Free CV checker
Free CV Checker Kenya
Score your CV against ATS readability, recruiter scanning, achievement wording and role alignment before sending your next application.
20-point CV audit checklist
Tick every item that is true. Your score updates in the browser and you can send it to WhatsApp for review. If the score is low, compare CV revamp services Kenya or speak to our professional CV writers in Nairobi.
How to use the score
What your CV checker score means.
This free CV checker is a practical self-audit for Kenyan job seekers. It looks at the same issues recruiters notice quickly: whether your target role is clear, whether achievements are visible, whether keywords match the job advert and whether the format is easy for ATS software and human reviewers to scan.
A high score does not guarantee a job, and a low score does not mean you lack experience. It usually means the CV is not presenting your experience clearly enough. Many strong professionals lose interviews because the CV hides results, repeats duties, uses generic summaries or depends on a layout that looks attractive but is difficult to read online.
Use the score before applying on BrighterMonday, LinkedIn, Fuzu, MyJobMag, NGO portals, company career pages or county recruitment forms. The checklist is especially useful when you are tailoring one CV for a specific advert because it forces you to compare your language against the job requirements before you send.
How recruiters read your CV
Recruiters often start with your summary, recent role, skills and education. They look for fit, relevance and proof. If those details are scattered, your strongest experience may be missed. The checklist helps you see whether the first page explains your direction before the reader has to work too hard.
For Kenyan roles, this matters across banks, NGOs, hospitals, schools, telcos, county governments, logistics companies and remote employers. Every sector has its own keywords, but the basics stay the same: clear headings, honest achievements, measurable scope and a direct link to the job advert.
When to request a professional review
If your score is below 10, the CV likely needs a full rewrite. If your score is between 10 and 15, you may need stronger achievements, better keywords or a cleaner layout. If your score is above 16, a professional polish can still improve targeting for competitive roles, executive applications or international opportunities. See the CV writing FAQs if you want to understand timelines, payment and revisions first.
Send the score with your current CV on WhatsApp if you want a human review. We will confirm whether you need CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, a cover letter, interview coaching or only a few practical edits before you order.