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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about building your CV with CV Builder AI.

Getting started

How does CV Builder AI work?

You chat with our AI assistant by typing or speaking. It asks about the job you want, your experience, education and skills, then writes your CV as you go. You can edit anything by hand, preview it and download it once you subscribe.

Do I need an account?

You can fill in the Edit tab and preview your CV without an account. You need to sign in with Google to use the AI assistant, upload files or subscribe.

I have never worked. Can I still build a CV?

Yes. The assistant will ask about your Matric or studies, school leadership, volunteering, projects and part-time work, and present them in the strongest honest way.

Will the AI make things up?

It is instructed to use only what you tell it and never to invent employers, dates or qualifications. AI can still make mistakes, so read your CV carefully before you send it. You are responsible for its accuracy.

CV styles and ATS

What is an ATS?

An applicant tracking system is software many employers use to collect and search CVs. A busy layout can confuse it, so important details get lost.

What makes the ATS-friendly CV different?

It uses one column, plain text, standard section headings and no graphics or tables, so parsers can read it easily. Use it for online job portals.

When should I choose Professional or Traditional?

Professional suits applications sent directly to a person and adds a touch of colour. Traditional has a classic look with personal details and references, which suits conservative employers and the public sector.

How many CV styles are there?

There are 32 styles in three plans: ATS-friendly, Professional and Traditional. Previewing any of them is free, and a plan unlocks every style in it for the month.

Can I tailor my CV to a specific job?

Yes. Paste the job advert in the Tailor tab, choose a tone and say what you want to highlight. The assistant rewrites your headline, summary and bullets for that job and puts your most relevant skills first. It lists what the advert asks for that your CV doesn't show, and adds those only if you confirm they are true. You can undo the changes with one tap.

Does the ATS check guarantee I will get an interview?

No. It checks your CV against common ATS rules and the keywords in the advert you paste. Every employer's system is different, and nobody can promise a pass or a job.

Pricing and payment

How much does it cost?

ATS-friendly is R64.99, Professional is R49.99 and Traditional is R39.99, each for 1 month. Building and previewing are free.

Does my subscription renew automatically?

No. Each payment gives you 1 month of access to that style. It ends by itself, and you are only charged again if you choose to pay again.

Do I need to pay for each style?

Yes. Each subscription unlocks one style. You can hold more than one at a time.

Can I keep my CV after my month ends?

Yes. Files you have already downloaded are yours to keep. You need an active subscription only to download again.

How do I pay?

Payments are processed securely by Paystack. We never see or store your full card number.

Can I get a refund?

Please see our Refund Policy for the details.

Voice and uploads

Can I talk to the assistant?

Yes. Tap the microphone to speak, and turn on Talk mode to hear replies read aloud. This depends on your browser or phone. Chrome and Edge work best on a computer. If speech is not available, you can always type.

What can I upload?

Photos (JPG, PNG or WebP), PDFs and Word (.docx) files up to 10 MB, such as an old CV, a certificate or a job advert. Video and audio files are not supported.

Will my photo appear on my CV?

No. We leave photos off because they can cause problems with ATS software and can invite bias.

Privacy

Do you store my CV?

Your draft is saved on your own device, not in our database. What you write is sent to our AI provider to produce replies, and uploaded files are read once and not kept by us. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What should I not share?

Please do not share your ID number, banking details or health information. A CV does not need them.

How do I delete my account?

Go to the Account page and choose Delete my account. Payment records we must keep for tax purposes are separated from your identity.