The FacileCV
Journal.
Tactical, honest writing on job hunting, CVs, ATS systems, and getting noticed — from recruiters, designers and researchers.
How to Tailor Your CV to a Job Description in 2026 (Step by Step)
Tailoring your CV to each job description is the highest return habit in a job search. Here is the exact 2026 method, with keyword tips, examples and an AI shortcut.
ATS Score Checker 2026: How to Check and Improve Your CV Score
What is a good ATS score, how is it calculated, and how do you check yours? The 2026 guide to reading your ATS resume score and raising it before you apply.
Employment Gaps on a CV in 2026: How to Explain Them (Without Lying)
How to explain an employment gap on your CV in 2026: what recruiters actually think, how to format gaps, real wording examples for every reason, and what to leave out.
Free vs Paid CV Builder in 2026: Is It Worth Paying?
Free or paid CV builder in 2026? An honest breakdown of what free plans really give you, when paying pays for itself, and how to decide for your job search.
CV Action Verbs in 2026: 120+ Power Words That Get You Hired
The best CV action verbs in 2026, sorted by skill, with real before and after examples. Replace weak phrases like responsible for and stop sounding like everyone else.
Best CV Templates 2026: How to Pick the Right Design
Looking for the best CV template in 2026? Compare free vs paid, chronological vs functional, one column vs two column. Includes ATS compatibility tips and sector-by-sector picks.
1 Page or 2 Page CV: Which Is Right in 2026?
How long should a CV be in 2026? One page or two? Here is the honest answer by experience level, country and sector, plus exactly what to cut if your CV is too long.
CV Skills Section 2026: What to Write + Examples
Not sure what to put in your CV skills section? Here's exactly what to write in 2026: hard skills, soft skills, transferable skills, top keywords by sector and formatting tips.
How to Make a CV in 2026: The Complete Step by Step Guide
Learn how to make a CV in 2026 from scratch. Structure, section order, what recruiters read first, AI tips and a free checklist to land more interviews.
CV With No Experience in 2026: How to Fill the Page (Student or First Job)
No work experience yet? Here is how to build a strong CV in 2026 with no experience: what to put instead, real examples, the right structure and a free AI tool.
Career Change CV in 2026: How to Rewrite Your CV for a New Field
Changing careers? Learn how to rewrite your CV in 2026 so transferable skills shine, gaps make sense and recruiters in a new field say yes. Examples and AI tips.
How to actually beat an ATS in 2026.
Seven out of ten CVs never reach a human. We spent a month stress-testing real ATS parsers, here's the shortlist of what actually moves the needle, and the myths you can safely skip.
Stop writing "I am passionate about" in your summary.
The professional summary formula that actually gets read, and the four cliches recruiters scroll past.
Five CV mistakes that cost you the interview.
Recruiters spend roughly 7 seconds scanning a CV before deciding yes, no, or maybe. Here's what makes them scroll past, and what to fix today.
AI CV Builder 2026: Comparison of the 6 Best Tools
2026 comparison of the best AI CV builders: FacileCV vs ChatGPT vs Canva. Real tests, ATS scores, prices, GDPR hosting.
ATS-Compatible CV 2026: Guide + Free Scanner
75% of CVs are eliminated by ATS. Our 2026 guide + free scanner + checklist to pass every filter.
Cover Letter 2026: Templates + Free AI Guide
Cover letter 2026: 3 free templates + AI guide + 7 opening lines that work. Personalize in 30 seconds.
French vs. English CVs: what actually changes.
Photo or no photo? One page or two? A side-by-side look at what differs between a French CV and a UK/US resume, and why it matters if you're applying across the Channel.