The only CV tool that tells you when not to apply.
Free to start. No credit card. Your CV is never stored.
"You are more than just another easy apply service."
Why good people are not getting hired.
The job market is not broken because there are no opportunities. It is broken because the system is stacked against candidates who do not know the rules.
Your CV is being rejected before a human ever reads it.
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems that scan CVs for specific keywords and formatting. If your CV uses the wrong language or has tables and columns, it is filtered out automatically. You never even get a chance.
You are applying for roles you have no realistic chance of getting.
Without an honest assessment of your fit, you waste weeks applying for roles where you are a 30% match and wondering why no one responds. Every one of those applications is time you could have spent on roles where you genuinely stand out.
Your CV is written for every role instead of this one.
A generic CV sent to every application is the single biggest reason good candidates get overlooked. The role you are applying for has specific language, specific requirements and specific priorities. Your CV needs to speak directly to all of them.
You have no idea what is working and what is not.
Most job seekers apply, wait, hear nothing, and repeat the same process. No feedback. No data. No way of knowing if the problem is your CV, your targeting or your approach. You are guessing in the dark.
Two things that actually get you hired.
Not another CV prettifier. Two honest tools that solve the real problems in your job search.
Know whether you should apply before you waste time applying.
Paste any job description. Upload your CV. Get an honest match score from 0 to 100 and a plain English verdict across four clear bands. Strong Candidate, Good Match, Borderline, or Do Not Apply. We tell you the truth. Every other tool tells you to go for it.
A CV written specifically for this role. Not a generic polish.
If your score is good enough to apply, one click rewrites your CV for this specific role. Every missing keyword incorporated naturally. Every section tailored to what this employer is looking for. Ready to submit through any system.
Two steps. Under a minute.
Paste a job. Upload your CV. Know where you stand in seconds. Then get your CV rewritten if it is worth applying.
Find out exactly where you stand
Paste the job description and upload your CV. Get your honest match score, a clear verdict, a breakdown of requirements met and missing, and salary context for this role. If the score is too low, move on. No wasted time, no false hope.
Get your CV written for this specific role
If your score is strong enough to apply, one click rewrites your CV tailored to this role. Missing keywords added naturally. Every section focused on what this employer needs. Ready to submit. The difference between a CV that gets read and one that gets filtered.
Four bands. Honest verdicts.
Every analysis returns a score from 0 to 100 and a verdict across four clear bands. Unlike every other tool, we tell you when not to apply.
Everything you need. Nothing you do not.
Step 1 gives you the score and everything you need to decide whether to apply. Step 2 gives you the CV to do it with.
Honest Match Score
A score from 0 to 100 and a verdict across four clear bands. We tell you the truth because wasting your time on a 30% match helps nobody. Every other tool inflates the score to keep you subscribed.
Requirements Analysis
Every requirement in the job description checked against your CV. Green ticks for what you have. Red crosses for what you are missing, with a specific explanation of why each gap matters to this employer.
Salary Context
What this role typically pays at this level in this location. So you walk into any conversation knowing the market rate and where you should be positioning yourself.
CV Rewritten for This Role
One click. Your CV completely rewritten for this specific role. Missing keywords incorporated naturally throughout. Every section tailored to what this employer is looking for. Ready to submit.
ATS Optimised Automatically
Your rewritten CV is built to pass Applicant Tracking Systems automatically. The right keywords in the right places. No tables, no columns, no formatting that gets your CV filtered before a human reads it.
Cover Letter Guidance
We do not generate cover letters. An AI cover letter works against you — recruiters spot them immediately. A cover letter should answer three questions: why this role, why now, why you. We tell you what to say. You write it.
Built by someone who has sat on both sides of the table.
"I spent 30 years running businesses. I grew a manufacturing operation from £750k to nearly £10 million, hired thousands of people, and sat across the table from candidates at every level. When I moved into recruitment I quickly saw the same problem from the other side: good people applying for the wrong roles with CVs that did not speak the right language for that specific employer. I built HiredIQ to give every candidate the honest assessment a hiring manager would give them, if hiring managers ever gave honest assessments."
Simon Anderson, Founder, HiredIQ and The TalentHire Group. Former MD. 30 years in manufacturing and commercial leadership. Now helping candidates understand what employers actually think when they read a CV.
Straight answers to the questions every job seeker asks.
Written by someone who has hired thousands of people and knows exactly what is happening on the other side of the process.
Why Your CV Isn't Getting Responses
The real reasons your applications are going into silence and exactly what to do about each one.
How to Write a CV for a Specific Job
A generic CV sent to every application is the single biggest reason strong candidates get overlooked.
What Recruiters Look For in the First 6 Seconds
Exactly what happens in those 6 seconds and how to make sure your CV passes the initial scan.
How to Prepare for a Screening Call
The screening call is where most candidates are eliminated. Here is exactly how to make sure you pass.
How to Get Your CV Past ATS Systems
Over 75% of CVs are rejected by software before a human reads them. Here is how to get through.
UK Job Search Guide 2026
The honest guide to finding a new role in the toughest UK job market in a decade.
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No long contracts. No minimum term. Cancel anytime. The free tier is genuinely useful, not a crippled demo.
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- 3 CV analyses per month
- Honest match score and verdict
- Requirements analysis
- Salary context
Or £99/year, saving 2 months
For active job seekers serious about getting hired.
- 30 CV analyses per month
- Everything in Free
- CV rewritten for each specific role
- ATS optimisation built in automatically
- Salary context by role and location
Or £199/year, saving 2 months
For heavy job seekers, career changers and outplacement.
- Unlimited analyses (fair use cap 200/month)
- Everything in Pro
- Priority support
Straight answers.
What makes HiredIQ different from Jobscan or Teal?
Jobscan matches keywords. Teal tracks applications. Neither was built by someone who has actually hired people at scale. HiredIQ gives you an honest verdict across four clear bands and rewrites your CV specifically for each role. And unlike every competitor, we tell you when not to apply.
Why do you not generate cover letters?
Because an AI cover letter works against you. Recruiters and hiring managers spot them immediately and they create a negative impression. A cover letter should answer three questions: why this role, why now, and why you. Those answers are personal. We tell you what to cover. You write it.
How does the CV rewrite work?
Once your score shows you are worth applying for the role, one click rewrites your CV for that specific role. Missing keywords are incorporated naturally, every section is tailored to what this employer is looking for, and it is formatted to pass any Applicant Tracking System automatically.
Is my CV data safe?
Yes. Your CV and job description are processed and then immediately deleted. Nothing is stored on our servers. We do not sell your data or use it to train AI models. Your email is only stored with your explicit consent.
Does it work for US job seekers as well as UK?
Yes. The scoring, CV rewriting and salary context all work for both markets. Salary context is provided in GBP for UK roles and USD for US roles. HiredIQ is built for global job seekers from day one.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. No minimum term. No cancellation fees. Cancel anytime and you will not be charged again. If you get a job, cancel. Come back when you need it.
Stop sending CVs into the void.
The only CV tool built by someone who has hired thousands of people and is prepared to tell you the honest truth about your application.
3 free analyses. No credit card. Your CV is never stored.