What You'll Learn
How to use AI to create a strong CV, tailor it to specific job descriptions, and improve the language so your experience comes across as clearly and compellingly as possible.
Why This Matters
A good CV does not just list what you have done — it frames your experience in terms of impact and relevance to the specific role. Most people write CVs that are too generic. AI helps you write achievement-focused bullet points, match the language of the job description, and catch weak phrasing that undersells you.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Provide your background
Start by giving AI a full picture of your experience. The more detail, the better:
I'm writing a CV for a job application. Here's my background:
Current role: [Job title at Company, X years]
Key responsibilities: [list them]
Key achievements: [list specific results, numbers if you have them]
Previous roles: [repeat for each]
Education: [qualifications]
Skills: [tools, languages, certifications]
The role I'm applying for is: [paste the job title and a brief description]
Step 2: Generate achievement-focused bullet points
Generic responsibilities ("managed a team") are weak. AI can rewrite them as impact statements:
Rewrite these CV bullet points to be achievement-focused, using the format: [Action verb] + [what you did] + [result/impact]. Use strong action verbs. Here are my current bullet points:
- [bullet 1]
- [bullet 2]
- [bullet 3]
Step 3: Tailor to the job description
Paste the job description and ask AI to align your CV to it:
Here is a job description I'm applying for:
[paste full job description]
Based on my background above, suggest:
1. Which of my experiences to highlight most prominently
2. Keywords from the job description I should include
3. Any skills or achievements I haven't mentioned that I should add
Step 4: Polish the language
Use Grammarly to check for grammar, tone, and flow — or ask Claude/ChatGPT to do a final edit:
Review this CV for clarity, grammar, and professional tone. Flag anything that sounds weak, vague, or unclear, and suggest improvements.
[paste your full CV draft]
Tips for Better Results
- Use numbers wherever possible. "Reduced customer complaints by 30%" is far stronger than "improved customer satisfaction." Give AI the raw numbers and it will frame them effectively.
- One tailored CV beats ten generic ones. Use AI to create a slightly different version for each type of role you apply for.
- Ask for a cover letter too. Once your CV is polished, ask the same AI to draft a cover letter using the same context — it will be consistent and relevant.
Tools That Work Best for This
- Claude — particularly good at writing nuanced, professional prose and understanding the tone expected in different industries.
- ChatGPT — excellent at generating structured bullet points and working iteratively through revisions.
- Grammarly — use it as a final pass to catch grammar errors, awkward phrasing, and passive voice that weakens your CV.