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Is your CV readable for a robot?

My Tech Plan 4 min read
¿Tu CV es legible para un robot?

In 2025, CV optimization for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) is no longer optional: it’s essential. More than 70% of resumes sent online are never read by a human recruiter. Why? Because they are filtered—and discarded—by automated systems that evaluate the document before anyone even opens it.

This invisible but decisive filter has become the new standard for recruitment in the tech sector. If your CV is not optimized for ATS, it doesn’t matter your experience, your skills, or your network: you simply don’t exist for the system.

In this article, we explain how to adapt your resume to the new rules of the game, what errors to avoid, and what tools can give you a real competitive advantage to overcome that first algorithmic barrier.

What an ATS does (and what breaks it)

An ATS doesn’t evaluate your potential, but your ability to present information in a structured way that aligns with a job description. It works like a parser looking for keywords, recognizable titles (like “Work Experience”), clean formatting, and sequential logic. It does not interpret graphics, icons, or two-column designs. If your CV is made in Canva, Word with tables, or includes visual skill bars, it’s likely breaking the parsing and being left out of the system without notice.

But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on design or personalization. It means you should use tools specifically built to bypass these barriers without compromising on content. This is where CV optimization platforms come into play.

Tools that give you a real advantage over the algorithm (and everyone else)

These 8 platforms are not just CV builders: they are solutions designed so that your profile doesn’t get lost at the algorithmic barrier. Each one responds to different needs in the tech job search process and allows you to create a resume that not only passes the ATS filter but also effectively communicates your value to a human.

  • Zety: Ideal for those who want a clear structure with professional help. It includes validated templates, content suggestions, and automatic CV verification.
  • Novoresume: Focuses on minimalism and elegance. Its designs are visual but perfectly compatible with ATS. Perfect for those applying for corporate roles or tech consulting.
  • Enhancv: Excellent for creative profiles, UX, or hybrid roles. It allows you to tell your professional story with personality, without losing algorithmic readability.
  • Rezi: Uses AI to adapt your CV to each job offer. It recommends keywords and structures the entire document to obtain a high match score. Crucial if you are applying for many positions.
  • ResumAI (by Wonsulting): Generates CV content from scratch with AI, highlighting hidden strengths. Designed for those in transition or who don’t know how to verbalize their experience well.
  • VisualCV: Combines a classic CV with an online portfolio and visualization metrics. Very useful for tech freelancers or profiles with a technical portfolio.
  • Standard Resume: Ultra-minimalist approach oriented towards tech profiles, highly compatible with LinkedIn. Ideal if you work in development, data, or cloud.
  • CakeResume: Allows building modular card-style CVs. Very popular in Asia and among startups. If you’re looking for a different presentation without sacrificing structure, this is your option.

These tools understand today’s rules of the game: form matters as much as content, and a resume today is a document that must seduce two audiences at the same time—one digital and one human.

What’s coming: the CV as a personal brand interface

The CV is ceasing to be a static document. It is evolving into a dynamic asset, connected to your online presence, adjustable through AI, and optimized for both systems and humans. Mastering this new language is key for anyone wanting to stand out in an environment where processes are automated, but decisions remain human.

And if in addition to optimizing your CV you want to network with other talents in the tech ecosystem, share knowledge, and connect with real opportunities, let’s talk…

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