CV Analyz Blog
Practical guides to write a resume that beats ATS systems and reaches the recruiter.
Laid Off or Fired? How to Write Your CV and Explain It Honestly
How to write a CV after being laid off or dismissed: how to show the end date, whether to mention the reason, how to describe the last job positively, and what to say when asked.
Returning to Work After Parental Leave: How to Write Your CV
How to present maternity or paternity leave on your CV: where the dates go, what to say about the break, how to refresh skills and summary, and examples that keep the recruiter focused on your experience.
What Does a Typical CV Score? Insights From the CVs We Analysed in 2026
Our own data from CVs analysed on CV Analyz: how scores are distributed, which dimensions lose the most points (formatting and achievements), and what that means for your CV.
Overqualified? How to Apply for a Job Below Your Level Without Being Rejected
How to write a CV when you are overqualified: why recruiters hesitate, how to tailor experience and titles honestly, what to emphasise, and how newcomers abroad can use a step-down role strategically.
Job Hopping on Your CV: How to Present Short Jobs Without Raising Red Flags
Several short jobs on your CV? How recruiters read job hopping, when it is normal, how to group contracts and freelance work, and how to explain moves honestly in your CV and interview.
How Long Do Recruiters Look at a CV? What They Read in the First Seconds
Recruiters often decide in seconds whether to keep reading a CV. What they look at first, why the top third of the page matters most, and how to design your CV for a quick scan.
What Is a Good CV Score? How CV Scores Work and How to Raise Yours
What a CV or ATS score out of 100 actually measures, what counts as a good score, how the CV Analyz score is calculated from six weighted dimensions, and the fastest ways to raise it.
Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): How to Prepare Your CV for the Job Search
How the German Opportunity Card works, what the points system rewards, and how to write a German-style CV that supports your application and your job search in Germany once you arrive.
Europass CV: Is It Still a Good Idea? When to Use It and When to Avoid It
Should you use the Europass CV? Where the format is still common (EU institutions, some public-sector and education roles, Portugal, Spain), where it can hurt, and how to keep its useful parts in a modern CV.