Every job description is different. The same applicant who looks perfect for one role can look generic for another — not because they're unqualified, but because their CV wasn't written for that posting. The fix is "tailoring": matching your CV's wording to the keywords and priorities of each specific job. The problem is that tailoring by hand is tedious. You copy the job description, paste it somewhere, compare it to your CV line by line, rewrite your summary, swap in the right keywords, and repeat for every single application. Most people skip it — and their CVs get filtered out by ATS software before a human ever reads them. The free CVmake Chrome extension does this in one click.
What it does
- You're browsing jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor.
- You find a posting you like.
- You click the CVmake extension.
- It reads the job description and opens the CVmake editor with your CV already tailored to that role — the right keywords, a matching summary, and an ATS-friendly layout. No copy-pasting. No re-typing the job description. No switching between five tabs.
Why "tailored" matters for ATS
Most mid-to-large employers run your CV through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) before anyone reads it. The ATS scores how well your CV matches the job description. A generic CV — even a strong one — scores low when it's missing the specific terms the posting uses. Tailoring fixes the match. When your CV uses the same language as the job posting (within reason, and truthfully), it clears the ATS filter and lands in front of a recruiter. The CVmake extension automates exactly this step.
It's free
- The extension is free to install from the Chrome Web Store.
- Tailoring and building your CV is free.
- You export a watermarked PDF for free, forever.
- A clean (no-watermark) export is €4.99 one-time for 5 — no subscription, no auto-renewal.
How to install
- Open the CVmake Chrome extension page.
- Click "Add to Chrome".
- Pin it to your toolbar.
- Go to any job posting on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor and click the icon. That's it. Your next application takes seconds instead of an hour.
FAQ
Does it work on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor? Yes — those are the supported job boards today. It reads the posting directly from the page. Do I need a CVmake account? You'll build or import your CV at cvmake.app once. After that, the extension tailors that CV to each job you click. Is the tailored CV ATS-friendly? Yes. All CVmake templates are text-first and parse correctly through standard ATS systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever). Is it really free? Yes. Install, tailor, and export watermarked PDFs free. You only pay €4.99 one-time if you want clean exports.
Try it
If you're applying to more than a couple of jobs, tailoring is the single highest-leverage thing you can do — and the extension removes all the friction. Get the free CVmake Chrome extension →