How do I improve my CV?
Most large employers screen CVs with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before anyone reads them. A clear, well-organized CV passes screening and reaches a reader faster.
A format systems can read
- Use standard headings: professional summary, experience, education, skills, certificates.
- Avoid complex tables, images and text inside shapes, because some systems cannot read them.
- Use a clear font and a PDF or Word file, as the employer requests.
Content that makes a difference
- Start with a two or three line summary of your field, years of experience and key skills.
- List experience from newest to oldest, with title, employer and dates.
- Focus on achievements, not only duties, and use real numbers when available.
Match your CV to the ad
- Read the job requirements and highlight the experience and skills you really have that match them.
- Use the same terms as the ad when they describe experience you have.
- Do not add skills or certificates you do not have; they show up in the interview.
Common mistakes
- A very long CV with details unrelated to the job.
- Missing or outdated contact details.
- Spelling mistakes and unclear dates.
How MIFZZA helps
- MIFZZA checks your CV against ATS standards and prepares a tailored version for every job you apply to, while keeping your original CV, in Arabic and English.
- Optimization relies only on what is in your CV, without adding experience or certificates that do not exist.
Let MIFZZA apply for you
Upload your CV and MIFZZA matches you with jobs that fit your field and city, with an ATS-ready CV and a cover letter for each application.
FAQ
How long should a CV be?
Usually one to two pages is enough. What matters most is that it is clear and relevant to the job.
Should I add a photo?
It is not necessary, and some ATS systems do not handle images. Add one if the employer asks for it.
Should I make a CV for each job?
It is best to tailor your CV to each job so it highlights the required experience, without changing the facts.