An AI resume optimizer analyses your CV against a specific job description, identifies missing keywords, rewrites weak bullet points, and helps you pass ATS filters. ApplyArc's free tool works for both UK CVs and US resumes.
Paste your resume and the job description. Get tailored suggestions to improve your match rate in seconds.
ApplyArc is a free AI resume optimizer that analyses your CV against any job description and suggests targeted improvements. It identifies missing keywords, rewrites weak bullet points, and scores your resume across 5 factors. The free plan includes 5 AI generations per month. ApplyArc is a UK-registered company listed on Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice.
You're qualified for the job. You know it. But your CV keeps getting rejected by robots before a human even sees it. ApplyArc scans your resume against the job ad, spots the gaps, and tells you exactly what to fix — in seconds, not hours.
Other job search tools charge $29–50/mo → ApplyArc starts free, Pro £19/mo
See how AI transforms a weak resume bullet into an interview-winning statement.
Keywords
30%
ATS Score
47%
Impact
35%
Your Bullet
“Built web applications using React and Node.js”
Optimised Bullet
Click “Optimise” to see the transformation…
Stop guessing which keywords to include. Let AI match your experience to the job.
Get tailored resume suggestions instantly. No more guessing which keywords to include.
AI compares your resume to the job description and identifies exactly what's missing.
Boost your keyword match rate so your resume passes automated screening systems.
Regenerate with different emphasis. Compare versions. Pick the strongest result.
Powered by Azure AI. Natural language. No robotic phrasing or keyword stuffing.
Resume optimisation is one of 17 tools. Your AI Career Coach sees your full pipeline and tells you what to do next.
Upload or paste your current CV. The AI analyses your experience, skills, and achievements.
Paste the job posting. Our AI extracts key requirements, must-have skills, and preferred qualifications.
Receive rewritten bullet points, missing keyword alerts, and ATS compatibility tips. All in seconds.
Resume optimization is one step. Coach sees your whole pipeline and tells you where to focus next.
ChatGPT can rewrite text. ApplyArc is built specifically for job applications. Here's the difference.
| Feature | ApplyArc | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Job description comparison | ||
| ATS keyword analysis | ||
| Missing skills flagging | ||
| Bullet point rewrites | ||
| Interview prep for same role | ||
| Cover letter for same role | ||
| Pipeline tracking | ||
| Consistent formatting |
ChatGPT is a great general writing tool. ApplyArc is a job search tool that happens to write well.
We're honest about limitations. AI helps, but it's not magic.
If the role requires 5 years of Kubernetes and you have zero, no AI rewrite changes that. The optimizer highlights gaps so you can decide whether to apply or upskill first.
ATS systems vary wildly. Workday parses differently from Greenhouse. Our AI follows best practices that work across most systems, but 100% compatibility with every ATS isn't possible.
Always read the optimized version. AI might overstate a skill or miss context only you know. Think of it as a first draft from a very fast assistant. You sign off on the final version.
Identify missing keywords, rewrite weak bullet points, suggest stronger action verbs, highlight skills gaps, and format for ATS compatibility. For most job seekers, that's the difference between getting screened out and getting the call.
Get better results from the AI by starting with clean inputs.
Don't paste a template resume. The AI works best with your actual bullet points, even if they're rough.
Not just the title. Include requirements, responsibilities, and 'nice to haves'. More context means better keyword matching.
'Built 3 web apps' is better than 'Built web apps'. The AI can amplify specifics but can't invent them.
A PM resume is different from an engineering resume. Optimise separately for each role type you're targeting.
Read every bullet point. Make sure the AI didn't overstate something. You'll be asked about it in the interview.
We see these patterns constantly in resumes that get no callbacks. Every one is fixable.
Fix: Swap 'Responsible for managing a team' with 'Managed a 6-person engineering team that shipped 3 products in Q4, reducing deployment time by 40%.' Numbers and outcomes win.
Fix: Each job posting has different keywords and priorities. A resume optimised for a PM role will tank for a developer role. Tailor every time. ApplyArc makes this take 30 seconds instead of 30 minutes.
Fix: ATS scans for specific terms. If Python is buried in a sentence about teamwork, it might get missed. List hard skills in a dedicated section and reference them in your bullet points.
Fix: Your summer job at a cafe is only relevant if you're applying for hospitality or demonstrating customer service for a support role. Cut anything that doesn't connect to the target job. Quality over quantity.
Fix: Fancy two-column designs with icons and progress bars look great to humans but confuse most ATS parsers. Use a single-column, text-based layout. Save the creative design for your portfolio link.
What matters on a resume changes as you progress. Here's what to emphasise at each stage.
Weak verbs kill strong achievements. Swap passive language for action verbs that prove real impact. Our optimizer flags weak verbs automatically during analysis, but here is a quick reference you can use right now.
Directed, spearheaded, championed, orchestrated, mobilised, coached, mentored, recruited
Delivered, exceeded, accelerated, doubled, transformed, reduced, generated, recovered
Architected, automated, deployed, migrated, refactored, integrated, debugged, optimised
Avoid: managed, helped, assisted, worked on, was responsible for. These verbs describe presence, not impact. Every bullet should start with what you did and end with what changed because of it.
Everything you need to know about our AI resume optimizer
ApplyArc's AI resume optimizer analyses your CV against a specific job description and suggests improvements. It highlights missing keywords, rewords bullet points for impact, and ensures your resume passes ATS (Applicant Tracking System) filters. Powered by Azure AI, it works for both UK CVs and US resumes.
Unlike ChatGPT, ApplyArc is built for job applications. It compares your resume directly against the job description, identifies gaps in keyword coverage, follows proven resume formats, and provides actionable suggestions. Not just a rewrite. You also get 13 additional AI tools for cover letters, interview prep, and more.
Our AI is designed to improve ATS compatibility. It identifies industry keywords from the job description that are missing from your resume, suggests natural ways to incorporate them, and follows formatting best practices that ATS systems parse correctly. While no tool can guarantee passing every ATS, our optimizer significantly improves your chances.
Yes! The free plan includes 5 AI generations per month. Enough to optimise your resume for several roles. For unlimited optimisations plus premium features, Pro is £19/month. Both plans include all 17 AI tools.
Simple: (1) Paste or upload your current resume, (2) Paste the target job description, (3) Click optimise. Within seconds you get keyword analysis, rewritten bullet points, and specific suggestions to improve your match rate.
Absolutely. Each job description produces different optimisation suggestions. We recommend tailoring your resume for each application. Studies show tailored resumes get 3x more interviews than generic ones. With 5 free generations, you can optimise for up to 5 different roles per month.
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