ATS-Friendly CV Optimizer
I'll create a Next.js application that helps users optimize their CVs for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) by analyzing both their CV and job descriptions.
Features and Implementation Details
This ATS-friendly CV optimizer application helps users improve their resumes for better compatibility with Applicant Tracking Systems. Here's what the application includes:
1. Document Upload
- Users can upload their CV and job descriptions in PDF, DOCX, or TXT formats
- Drag-and-drop interface for easy file uploading
2. Keyword Analysis
- Analyzes keywords from the job description and matches them with the CV
- Identifies missing keywords and suggests where to add them
- Provides recommendations for keyword placement in different sections
3. Format Recommendations
- Suggests ATS-friendly fonts, sizes, and formatting
- Provides do's and don'ts for CV structure
- Ensures the document follows best practices for ATS compatibility
4. Content Optimization
- Compares original content with optimized versions
- Provides section-by-section improvement suggestions
- Allows editing of optimized content
- Focuses on quantifiable achievements and action verbs
5. ATS Compatibility Score
- Provides an overall compatibility score
- Breaks down scores by category (keywords, skills, experience, etc.)
- Identifies specific improvement areas
6. Export Options
- Allows downloading in multiple formats (PDF, DOCX, TXT)
- Provides a preview of the optimized CV
- Includes options to save applications for tracking
Technical Implementation
The application is built with:
- Next.js for the framework
- Tailwind CSS for styling
- shadcn/ui components for the UI elements
- React hooks for state management
To use this application in a real environment, you would need to implement:
- File parsing functionality (possibly using libraries like pdf.js, mammoth.js)
- Natural language processing for keyword extraction
- Backend storage for saving user data
- Authentication for user accounts
This implementation provides a complete UI mockup that demonstrates the workflow and functionality of the ATS CV optimizer.