CV Candle

What we do

Everything your CV needs to shine

Honest feedback

Clear, direct notes on what's working and what to improve, like a trusted mentor reading your CV.

ATS keyword optimisation

Identifies missing keywords and formatting issues so your CV clears applicant tracking systems and reaches real recruiters.

Gap analysis and bullet refinement

We automatically compare your CV against the job description, identify every mismatch, and rewrite bullet points to close those gaps with precision.

Role targeting

Tell us the job you are applying for and we tailor your CV's language to match exactly what that employer is looking for.

Structure analysis

Section-by-section review of flow, ordering and layout so recruiters find what they need in under 10 seconds.

Conversational coaching

Ask follow-up questions and explore alternatives. CV Candle is a back-and-forth coach, not a one-shot tool.

How it works

Three steps to a better CV

Create a free account with your Google login. No forms, no fuss. One click and you're in.

Add your CV & job description

Paste your CV and the role you're targeting. CV Candle instantly runs a gap analysis, comparing every requirement against your experience, scoring the match, and surfacing exactly what's missing.

75%match

Good foundation

Strong alignment on core skills. A few targeted improvements will close the gap and put you in the top tier of applicants.

Cross-functional delivery experience matches the core responsibility, with quantified impact across team size and budget scope.

SQL and Tableau skills directly align with the analytical competencies the employer is prioritising.

Stakeholder communication and executive reporting appear in the JD but are absent from your bullet points. Adding these will boost your score.

The role requires Agile/Scrum explicitly. Naming the framework directly would improve ATS matching significantly.

Product roadmapData-drivenCross-functionalSQLA/B testingAgile / ScrumExecutive reporting

Present in CVMissing from CV

Refine together

Ask CV Candle to rewrite. It closes every gap, injects the missing keywords, and rewrites your bullet points to match the role's language while keeping your voice and achievements intact.

Before

Jane Doe

Senior Product Manager · London

Experience

Senior Product Manager, Acme Corp

Jan 2021 – Present

Managed a team to deliver product roadmap on time.
Improved user retention through feature testing.
Worked with engineering and design teams on projects.

Skills

Figma · Jira · SQL · Python · Tableau

After

Jane Doe

Senior Product Manager · London

Experience

Senior Product Manager, Acme Corp

Jan 2021 – Present

Led cross-functional Agile/Scrum squads of 12 to ship a £2m roadmap on time and under budget.
Drove 18% retention uplift via data-driven A/B testing, with findings presented in executive reporting to C-suite.
Owned stakeholder management across Engineering, Design and Marketing, aligning priorities across 4 departments.

Skills

Figma · Jira · SQL · Python · Tableau · Agile / Scrum

Match score75%97%

Keywords added+3

Bullets rewritten3 of 3

Pricing

Simple, transparent plans

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Top up credits any time. They never expire.

Free

$0/ mo

A one-time trial to see CV Candle in action.

3 CV rewritesone-time only

5 gap analysesone-time only

Starter

$4.99/ mo

Analyse roles before committing to a rewrite.

No CV rewrites included

60 gap analyses / monthresets monthly

Your CV, illuminatedby candlelight

Everything your CV needs to shine

Three steps to a better CV

Simple, transparent plans

Your CV, illuminated
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