CVPimp

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything worth knowing about ATS optimization, credits and how we handle your data. If you can't find an answer here, write to us on the contact page.

Can I try it without paying?

Yes. You get free credits when you sign up, no card needed, and one credit covers a full optimization: a line-by-line breakdown of the requirements, a CV tailored to the posting and a cover letter. You can't try it without logging in, because every analysis is a real AI call, so it's tied to an account.

How does ATS screening actually work?

Larger companies handle applications in an ATS (Applicant Tracking System). It's mostly a record-keeper: it stores, sorts and queues applicants, and a person makes the decision. Major systems (Greenhouse, Workday) say outright that their scoring only ranks and doesn't reject. What does filter people out automatically are the application form's yes/no questions (language certificate, work permit, degree, start date). So besides keywords, CVPimp goes through the posting's hard requirements and tells you which ones your CV doesn't back up.

Does the AI make things up that I didn't actually do?

It is built not to: it only rewrites what's already in your CV so it fits the posting's wording. Every result is checked automatically against your original CV, and if it finds a statement your CV does not support, you get a warning to check that part. If you think the result is defective, write to us and we will look into it. Still, read it through before you send it.

What happens to the data I upload?

We keep the finished CV and the CV text it was made from for 30 days, then it's deleted automatically and only the position title remains. If you ask us to, we save your CV text for your next applications; it stays until you delete it on the Profile page. The Privacy Policy has the details.

Which file formats do you accept?

PDF and DOCX, up to 10 MB. If the text comes out of the file wrong, you can fix it in a preview before the optimization starts.

How much does it cost?

You buy credits, there's no subscription. One credit is one optimized CV with a cover letter. Packages start at 600 Ft.

What kind of assessment do I get on my CV?

We deliberately don't give a score or a percentage. A number judges you as a candidate, when what actually helps is seeing exactly what your CV backs up. Instead we go through the posting's requirements one by one and sort them into four groups: what your CV backs up with real experience, what we worked in from the posting's wording, what it only partly backs up, and what rewriting can't fix.

Can optimization fix everything?

No, and we tell you so. It improves wording and structure, not your qualifications. If a posting has a hard requirement you don't meet (a language certificate, a degree, a minimum number of years), no wording will change that. We point those out separately so you know before you apply.

Do I need a separate CV for every job posting?

It's worth it. Recruiters and the ATS both measure your CV against that particular posting, so the same generic CV can do very differently for two positions. That's why CVPimp works per posting: each one gets its own version, and each costs 1 credit.

What language is the CV written in?

Hungarian or English, whichever you pick, whatever language the posting is in. Plenty of Hungarian positions ask for an English CV. You set it before generating; by default it follows the site's language.

How long does an optimization take?

Usually one to two minutes. You see the analysis while you wait: once the posting's requirements are processed, it shows what your CV backs up, and by the time you've read it the CV and cover letter are done.

What if the text can't be extracted from my file?

After upload we show you the text we pulled out, and you can fix it before anything runs. If the file can't be read at all (a scanned image, say), you can type your details into a form instead.

Can I add a photo to the CV?

Yes, you can upload a profile photo and it appears next to your name. The ATS reads text and ignores the photo, so it comes down to taste and the kind of job.

Do I need to register to use it?

Yes. You log in with a one-time code sent by email, no password and no card. You get free credits when you sign up, so you can try the whole thing without paying.

Can I have my data deleted?

Yes, any time, with one button. On the Profile page you can permanently delete your account together with its credits, saved CVs and cover letters. Invoice data for purchases has to be kept for 8 years under accounting law; the Privacy Policy explains what is kept for how long and what your rights are.