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CVGlobe helps job seekers build CVs that get past applicant tracking systems (ATS) and land in front of a real recruiter.
Why we built it
Most large employers in the UAE, the GCC and worldwide screen applications with software before a person reads them. Good candidates get filtered out because of a two-column layout, a missing keyword or a job title written differently from the job post. CVGlobe fixes that with clean, machine-readable templates and a checker that compares your CV with the job you want.
What makes CVGlobe different
Free to use. All 89 templates, PDF downloads, CV import and job matching.
Private by design.Your CV is stored in your own browser. There are no accounts, and we never upload or see your data.Without an account, your CV stays in your own browser. If you sign in, your saved CVs are encrypted and you can delete them, or your whole account, at any time.
Built for real hiring. Templates follow what ATS software and recruiters expect, with Designer layouts for when you hand your CV to a person.
Made for the region. Room for nationality, visa status and a photo when the role calls for it, plus Arabic and English language fields.
Where we're based
CVGlobe is built in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Choose a template. Pick from 34 ATS-optimised layouts or 14 Designer layouts. You can switch any time without losing your content.
Add your details, or import your CV. Type into the builder, or upload your current CV as a PDF or Word file and CVGlobe fills in the fields for you.
Match it to the job. Paste the job description. CVGlobe lists the skills the employer asks for, shows which ones your CV already covers, and lets you add missing ones in one click.
Fix the format. Ten automatic checks flag missing contact details, weak bullet points, inconsistent dates and more.
Download and apply.Get a PDF, or copy your CV as text for online forms.Sign in with your email, then get a PDF or copy your CV as text for online forms. Your score updates live as you improve your CV.
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Is CVGlobe really free?
Yes. All templates, downloads, CV import, the job match checker and the cover letter builder are free to use.Yes, the essentials are: the builder, CV import, the job match checker, the cover letter builder, 11 templates, PDF downloads and 1 AI writing suggestion a day. Pro ($4.99 a month, or $29 a year) adds all 89 templates, Word and plain-text export, 30 AI suggestions a day and up to 20 saved CVs, with no ads. You can cancel anytime.
Can I use the same CV for every country?
Yes. Choose your target market in the builder: US, UK, Europe or GCC. Your downloads adapt to it: US Letter paper and "Resume" in the file name for the US, A4 elsewhere, no photo for the US and UK, and personal details such as date of birth or nationality left out where recruiters don't expect them. Nothing is deleted, so you can switch back at any time. The checks under Job match also flag length and spelling for that market. See CV vs résumé by country.
Can I write a cover letter with CVGlobe?
Yes. The cover letter builder takes your name and contact details from your CV and uses the same template colors and font. It can write a first draft from your CV and the job post, which you then edit and download as a PDF.
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system is software employers use to collect, sort and filter job applications. It reads your CV, pulls out details like job titles, skills and dates, and ranks you against the job post. If it can't read your CV properly, a recruiter may never see it.
Is my data safe?
Your CV is saved only in your own browser on your device. CVGlobe has no accounts and doesn't store your CV on any server. Clearing your browser data, or using a private window, removes it.Until you sign in, your CV is saved only in your own browser. When you sign in, your CVs are saved to your account, encrypted, so you can open them on any device. You can delete a saved CV, or your whole account, at any time from My CVs. If you use AI writing, only the CV text it needs is sent to write that suggestion, never your name, contact details or photo, and it isn't kept.
What is the job search dashboard?
When you're signed in with Pro, the Dashboard keeps every application in one place. Press Save to my applications in Job match and CVGlobe keeps the job post, the CV and cover letter you sent and your match score. Add interview dates and put them in your calendar with reminders a day and an hour before, and see which applications have had no reply for a week, with a follow-up email ready to copy.
How does AI writing work?
Click Improve with AI under your summary or a job's bullets, Tailor my CV with AI in Job match, or Polish with AI on your cover letter. You get a suggestion you can use or ignore, and you can undo it. AI only rewrites what is already in your CV and won't add facts, but read every line before you use it. You need to sign in to use it. It's free, with a daily limit on suggestions.The free plan includes 1 suggestion a day, and Pro includes 30.
Can I import my existing CV?
Yes. Upload a PDF, Word (.docx) or text file and CVGlobe fills in the builder. Scanned images can't be read, so use the original file. Always review the imported details.
Should I send a PDF or a Word file?
Send a PDF unless the job post asks for Word. CVGlobe PDFs contain real, selectable text that ATS software can read.
Should I add a photo to my CV?
In the UAE and much of the GCC, photos are common and often expected. For jobs in the US, UK and Canada, leave the photo off. CVGlobe's Photo templates keep your text in one column so it still reads cleanly.
What's the difference between ATS and Designer templates?
ATS templates use one column and standard headings, so application software reads them reliably. Designer templates add color, skill tags and a sidebar, and work best when you send your CV straight to a recruiter.
Does CVGlobe work on my phone?
Yes. The site works on any phone browser, and an Android app is in testing.
Can I make an Arabic CV?
Not yet. CVGlobe currently supports English CVs. You can list Arabic under Languages, and Arabic support is on our roadmap.
Where is my CV saved if I switch devices?
Your draft lives in the browser you used. To move it, download it as a PDF and import it on the other device.Sign in with the same email on the other device and open it from My CVs. Without an account, your draft stays in the browser you used.
Practical, short guides to help you write a CV that gets read.
A UAE CV is usually one to two pages, clear and achievement-focused, with a few personal details you wouldn't include elsewhere.
Length and layout
Aim for one page if you have under five years of experience and two pages if you have more. Recruiters rarely read past page two, so put your strongest roles first.
Use a clean, single-column layout for online applications. Many UAE employers and recruitment agencies screen CVs with ATS software, and a single column is the format it reads most reliably.
The order that works
Name, target job title and contact details.
A short professional summary: three or four lines on your experience and what you're known for.
Work experience, most recent first, with achievements under each role.
Education and certifications.
Skills and languages.
Personal details such as nationality and visa status.
A summary that works in the UAE
Recruiters in the UAE often handle hundreds of applications for one role, so the summary is where you show in a few seconds that you fit. Name the job you're applying for, your years of experience, the sectors you know and one or two results. Leave out lines like "hard-working team player seeking a challenging role": they could describe anyone.
An example: "Procurement officer with 6 years of experience in construction and facilities management in Dubai. Manages supplier contracts worth AED 12 million a year and cut average purchase lead time from 15 to 9 days. Fluent in English and Arabic." Every fact in it can be checked in the experience section below.
Contact details
Use your mobile number in international format, for example +971 50 123 4567, a professional email address and your LinkedIn profile. Give your city, such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi. If you're applying from abroad, say where you are now and when you can relocate.
Personal details recruiters often expect
Nationality
Visa status (for example employment visa, residence visa or visit visa)
Current location in the UAE
Notice period or availability
Driving licence, if relevant to the role
Recruiters ask for these because they affect how quickly you can start. State yours plainly so they don't have to ask. Date of birth and marital status are optional; include them only if the job post asks.
Add these in CVGlobe under Additional details. Avoid sharing your passport number, Emirates ID number or salary on your CV.
Achievements, not duties
UAE recruiters see many CVs with the same job titles. Numbers make yours stand out: revenue in AED, team size, number of clients, time or cost saved. Our guide to writing strong bullet points shows how.
One role, written well
Compare two versions of the same job. The first only lists duties:
Responsible for customer complaints.
Handled the team schedule.
The second says what changed because of the person's work:
Resolved 40 to 60 customer complaints a week across two Abu Dhabi branches, raising the satisfaction score from 78% to 91% in a year.
Planned shifts for a team of 14, cutting overtime by a third without gaps in cover.
Only use numbers you can explain in an interview. If you don't have exact figures, a fair estimate such as "about 50 a week" is better than none, and better than an invented one.
Photo
A professional photo is common in the UAE but rarely required. If you use one, choose a Photo template so your text still reads cleanly. See CV photo: yes or no?
Languages
List languages with a clear level, for example "Arabic (native), English (fluent)". Bilingual candidates stand out in many customer-facing roles.
Applying from outside the UAE
Many people in the UAE moved there for work, and recruiters are used to international CVs. Make it easy for them:
Say where you live now and when you could start, for example "Based in Cairo, available to relocate within 30 days".
Explain employers that UAE recruiters may not know in a few words, such as "the second-largest food retailer in Jordan".
Convert money figures or add the currency, for example "USD 2 million" or "EGP 40 million".
Never claim a visa or licence you don't hold. Recruiters check, and it ends the application.
English or Arabic?
Most private-sector employers in the UAE expect a CV in English. Some government and semi-government employers also ask for an Arabic version, and the job post or application form usually says so. Some roles are open only to UAE nationals under Emiratisation programmes; job posts normally state this as well.
File and file name
Send a PDF unless the employer asks for something else, and give it a clear name such as "Layla-Haddad-CV.pdf". CVGlobe PDFs contain real text that ATS software can read.
Common mistakes
A long list of duties copied from the job description, with no results.
An objective about what you want, instead of a summary of what you offer.
Three or more pages for a mid-level role.
Personal details that put you at risk, such as your passport or Emirates ID number.
One generic CV sent to every job. Small changes to the title, summary and skills for each role make a big difference.
An applicant tracking system turns your CV into data, then compares that data with the job post.
What an ATS is
Most medium and large employers, and many recruitment agencies, use an applicant tracking system to collect applications, store candidate details and help recruiters search them. When you apply online, your CV usually goes into the ATS before a person sees it.
What it does
Extracts the text from your file.
Splits it into sections such as experience, education and skills, using your headings.
Pulls out job titles, employers, dates and skills.
Scores or ranks how well you match the job's requirements and keywords.
What the recruiter sees
Recruiters rarely open every application. They search the ATS for job titles, skills and keywords, or sort candidates by match. If your CV was read incorrectly, for example with job titles mixed up or skills missing, you may not show up in those searches even if you're a strong fit.
What trips it up
Two-column layouts, tables and text boxes, which can be read in the wrong order.
Text inside images, icons or charts.
Creative headings such as "My Journey" instead of "Work Experience".
Contact details placed in the page header or footer.
Scanned or image-only PDFs, which contain no text at all.
Inconsistent dates.
How keyword matching works
Most systems match words and phrases, not meaning. If the job post asks for "accounts payable" and your CV only says "supplier invoices", a recruiter will see the link, but a keyword search may not. A few habits help:
Use the job post's exact words where they are true for you, for example "stakeholder management" rather than "working with partners".
Write an abbreviation out once next to the short form: "customer relationship management (CRM)". Then both searches find you.
Put important skills in a job's bullets as well as in the Skills section. A skill shown in use carries more weight with the person who reads it next.
Use the same job title the employer uses, if it honestly describes your role. "Sales executive" and "account manager" can mean the same job but won't always match.
Keyword matching is also why "keyword stuffing" fails. A list of every term in the job post may lift a score, but the recruiter who opens the CV sees a list, not a person who has done the work.
Headings it understands
Stick to standard section names: Summary or Profile, Work Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications and Languages.
Dates, titles and employers
An ATS works out your experience from the dates under each job. Write them the same way every time, as a month and year: "Mar 2022 – Present". Avoid ranges like "2019 to now" in one job and "06/2019" in another. Put the job title and the employer on their own lines so the system doesn't merge them. If you held two roles at one employer, list each title with its own dates.
An example of what goes wrong
Picture a two-column CV with skills on the left and experience on the right. Many systems read each line straight across the page, so a line of the parsed text can come out as "Excel Power BI Sales Coordinator Gulfline Trading 2019". The skills, the title and the employer are now one jumbled entry, and searches for any of them may miss it. The same content in a single column comes out in the order you wrote it.
PDF or Word?
Most modern systems read both, as long as the PDF contains real text. A quick test: open your PDF, select all the text and paste it into a plain text editor. If it comes out complete and in the right order, an ATS can read it too. CVGlobe PDFs pass this test.
Common myths
"Hiding keywords in white text helps." It doesn't. Many systems show recruiters the plain text, and hidden keywords look like cheating.
"The ATS rejects most CVs on its own." Many systems rank and filter rather than reject. Automatic rejections usually come from screening questions in the application form. But a CV that ranks low is unlikely to be read.
"An ATS-friendly CV has to look plain." Layout matters more than decoration. A single column with a clear font and a touch of colour is fine.
Quick questions
Does an ATS read my photo? No. It ignores images. A photo doesn't hurt the text around it if the layout is simple, but anything written inside an image is lost.
Do fonts matter? Common fonts such as Arial, Calibri, Lato or Georgia are read reliably. Very decorative fonts can turn letters into the wrong characters.
Should my CV be one page for the ATS? The system doesn't care about length. The recruiter does, and so do the norms of the country you're applying to.
Can I apply with the same CV to every job? You can, but tailoring the title, summary and a few bullets to each post usually ranks higher and reads better.
How to stay readable
Use one of CVGlobe's ATS-optimised templates, standard headings and consistent dates such as "Mar 2022 – Present". Then run the job match checker to confirm your keywords are covered. Keep Designer templates for sending your CV directly to a recruiter by email or WhatsApp.
A checklist before you apply online
Single-column, ATS-optimised layout.
Contact details in the body of the page, not the header.
Standard headings.
The same date format for every role.
The job post's key skills appear in your CV, in its own words where they are true.
A PDF whose text you can select and copy, named clearly, such as "Your-Name-CV.pdf".
Recruiters skim. Every bullet should show what you did and what changed because of it.
Use this formula
Action verb + what you did + measurable result.
WeakResponsible for handling customer complaints.
StrongResolved 60+ customer complaints a week, raising satisfaction scores from 82% to 91%.
More examples
WeakResponsible for finding new clients.
StrongWon 18 new corporate clients in 2024, adding AED 2.4M in annual revenue.
WeakHandled office administration.
StrongRan office operations for a 45-person team and cut supply costs by 15% by combining vendors.
WeakDid a marketing internship.
StrongPlanned three social media campaigns in a 3-month internship, growing Instagram followers by 2,300.
When you don't have numbers
Scale: how many people, clients, projects, branches or shifts.
Selling and serving: Won, Negotiated, Resolved, Retained
Analysing: Analysed, Forecast, Audited, Reported
Tips
Add a number wherever you can: %, AED, people, time saved.
Keep each bullet to one or two lines.
Put your most impressive result first under each role.
Use three to five bullets for recent roles and fewer for older ones.
Use keywords from the job post inside your bullets, not just in your skills list.
Common mistakes
Starting with "Responsible for" or "Duties included".
Listing tasks everyone in that job does.
Writing in full sentences with "I".
Using numbers you can't explain in an interview.
ATS software looks for the same words the employer used in the job post. Matching them, honestly, raises your ranking.
What counts as a keyword
Job titles, hard skills, tools and systems, certifications and industry terms. Soft skills such as "stakeholder management" count too, but hard skills and tools carry the most weight because recruiters search for them.
Where to find them
The job title itself. Put it under your name if it matches your experience.
Tools and systems, such as Salesforce, SAP, Excel or Power BI.
Skills listed under "Requirements" or "Responsibilities".
Certifications and qualifications.
Which ones matter most
Words that appear more than once in the post.
Words in the job title and the first few lines.
Items under "Requirements" or "Must have", rather than "Nice to have".
Specific tools and certifications.
Where to put them
Add them to your Skills section and, more importantly, inside the bullet points where you used them. A keyword backed by a real example carries more weight with both the ATS and the recruiter.
Job post: "Experience with Salesforce and lead routing." Your bullet: "Set up lead routing rules in Salesforce for 140 agents, cutting first response time by 30%."
Use the exact wording
If the post says "Microsoft Power BI", write that rather than "BI tools". Spell out abbreviations once, for example "Customer Relationship Management (CRM)", so both versions are covered.
Don't overdo it
Only add keywords you can back up. A recruiter reads your CV after the ATS, and you may be asked about any skill you list. Repeating a keyword many times doesn't help and makes your CV harder to read.
Use the checker
Paste the job post into CVGlobe's Job match. It lists the keywords found in your CV and the ones missing, so you can add them in one click.
Tailor each application
Adjust your title, summary and top bullets for each job you really want. Download the PDF before you change your CV for the next one, so you keep each version.
It depends on where you're applying.
Usually expected or common
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and parts of Europe and Asia.
Usually left off
US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland, where employers avoid photos to reduce bias.
Why some countries avoid photos
In these countries, employers try to avoid hiring decisions based on appearance, age, gender or ethnicity. Many recruiters there prefer CVs without photos, and a photo can make your CV look out of place.
Applying to an international company?
Follow the norm of the country where the job is based. For a UAE role at a global company, a photo is still common. If you're unsure, look at the employer's careers page or ask the recruiter.
Choosing a good photo
Recent, head and shoulders, facing the camera.
Plain, light background and even lighting.
Dress as you would for the interview.
No selfies, sunglasses or group photos cropped down.
Photos and ATS software
A photo doesn't stop an ATS reading your text, as long as nothing important is placed inside or behind it. For online portals, a single-column layout matters more than whether you include a photo.
In CVGlobe
Upload your photo under Contact details and choose a template from the Photo category. Photo templates come in both ATS-optimised and Designer styles. Your photo stays in your browser and is never uploaded.Your photo stays in your browser, and is saved with your CV only if you sign in.
Your experience is the same everywhere, but what a recruiter expects depends on the country the job is in. Here's how a CV or résumé changes between the US, the UK, Europe and the GCC.
CV or résumé?
In the US, the document you send for most jobs is a résumé. A "CV" there usually means a long academic record. In the UK, Europe and the GCC, the same document is called a CV. The idea is the same: a short, clear summary of your experience, written for the job you want.
At a glance
Length: US one page (two for long careers), UK two pages, Europe one or two, GCC up to two or three.
Paper: US Letter in the US, A4 everywhere else.
Photo: no in the US and UK, it depends in Europe, common in the GCC.
Personal details: leave them out in the US and UK, few in Europe, expected in the GCC.
Spelling: US English in the US, UK English in the UK and usually in Europe, either in the GCC.
United States
Length: one page, or two if you have more than ten years of experience.
Paper: US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), not A4.
Photo: leave it off. Employers avoid photos to keep hiring fair.
Personal details: leave out date of birth, age, marital status, nationality, gender, religion and visa status. You can say you're authorized to work in the US.
Headings and spelling: "Summary" and "Experience", with US spelling (organize, analyze, center).
References: don't list them. Recruiters ask when they need them.
United Kingdom
Length: up to two pages.
Paper: A4.
Photo: leave it off.
Personal details: the same as the US. Leave out date of birth, marital status, nationality and similar details. "Right to work in the UK" is useful if it applies.
Headings and spelling: UK spelling (organise, analyse, centre). Some people call the summary a personal statement.
References: optional. "References available on request" is enough.
Europe
Length: one or two pages.
Paper: A4.
Photo: common in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Belgium. Leave it off in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands.
Personal details: leave out marital status, religion and gender. Date of birth is optional and often left off now. Mention your work permit if you need one.
Languages: give each one a level on the European scale, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (near native), for example English (C1), German (B2).
Headings and spelling: the summary is often called a "Profile". UK spelling works well for English-language CVs.
GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)
Length: up to two pages, three for long senior careers.
Paper: A4.
Photo: common and welcome. Use a professional head-and-shoulders photo.
Personal details: nationality, visa status, notice period and driving licence are normal and often expected.
Languages: give a level for Arabic and English, for example Arabic (native), English (fluent).
Spelling: US or UK spelling are both fine. Pick one and keep it consistent.
References: optional.
Other English-speaking countries
Canada follows the US style: a résumé on US Letter paper, no photo and no personal details. Australia and New Zealand also call it a resume, use A4 paper and leave the photo off; two or three pages are common there. In each case the advice below on one master CV still applies.
Dates, phone numbers and money
Small details travel badly between countries. "04/05/2022" means 5 April in the US and 4 May in the UK, so write dates as a month and year: "May 2022". Give your phone number in international format, such as +971 50 123 4567 or +44 7700 900123, so it works from anywhere. When you mention money, add the currency, for example "AED 3 million" or "EUR 450,000", and consider adding a US dollar figure for a reader who doesn't know the local currency.
Academic and research CVs
Universities and research institutes everywhere use a longer CV that lists publications, conferences, teaching and grants. It can run to many pages, and the rules on this page don't apply to it. If you're applying for an academic post in the US, that is the document they mean by "CV".
Example: one CV, four versions
Take a marketing manager in Dubai with eight years of experience, a photo, and nationality and visa status listed. For a job in the UAE, the CV stays as it is: two pages, photo and personal details included. For New York, it becomes a résumé on Letter paper, one or two pages, without the photo, nationality or visa line, and with US spelling. For London, it is a two-page A4 CV without the photo and personal details, using UK spelling. For Berlin, the photo can stay, nationality and visa make way for a work permit line, and each language gets a level such as German (B1).
Can I use one CV for every country?
Yes. Keep one master CV with all your details, then adapt it for each country you apply to. In CVGlobe, choose the Target market in the builder. Your PDF and Word file switch paper size, leave out the photo and personal details that market doesn't use, and use its headings. The checks under Job match then flag length, spelling and anything else that doesn't fit. Nothing is deleted: switch back and everything returns.
Cover letters by country
A cover letter is expected for most applications in the UK and Europe, and often in the US. In the GCC it is welcome but not always read; a short message in the email or application form often does the same job. Wherever you apply, keep it to one page and connect your experience to the job. See cover letter basics.
A good cover letter is short: three or four paragraphs that connect your experience to this specific job.
A simple structure
Opening: the role you're applying for and one line on why you're a strong fit.
Proof: one or two achievements that match the job's main requirements.
Fit: why this company, and what you'd bring in your first months.
Close: thank them and say you'd welcome an interview.
A stronger opening
WeakI am writing to apply for the position advertised on your website.
StrongI'm applying for the Sales Operations Analyst role. In six years supporting sales teams in Dubai, I've built the kind of CRM reporting your job post describes.
Length and format
Aim for 250 to 400 words. Use the same font and header as your CV so they look like a set, and send it as a PDF unless the employer asks otherwise. If the application form has a text box instead, paste the same text there.
CVGlobe's cover letter builder does this for you: it reuses your CV's header and template, and can write a first draft from your CV and the job post.
Tips
Address a person by name when you can find it.
Reuse keywords from the job post, just as in your CV.
Pick two or three points that matter for this job instead of repeating your CV.
Check the company name and job title every time you reuse a letter.
Keep it under one page.
When it matters most
If a cover letter is optional, your CV still does most of the work. Write one when you're changing careers, explaining a gap, applying for a senior role or applying for a job you really want.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
This policy explains how CVGlobe ("we") handles information when you use cvglobe.com and the CVGlobe app.
Your CV data
The details you enter or import, including your photo, are stored only in your browser's local storage on your device. Your target market is saved with your draft, and your paper size choice is kept there too. We suggest a market from your browser's language setting, which is read in your browser and never sent to us. We do not store your CV on our servers. Files you import are read inside your browser and are not sent to us. The only time CV text leaves your device is when you use AI writing, described below.
If you don't sign in, the details you enter or import, including your photo, are stored only in your browser's local storage on your device, and we don't receive them, except text you send with AI writing, described below. Your paper size choice stays in your browser. We suggest a target market from your browser's language setting, which is read in your browser and never sent to us. Files you import are always read inside your browser and are not sent to us.
AI writing
AI writing is optional. When you click an AI button, such as Improve with AI, the parts of your CV that suggestion needs (target job title, summary, work experience, education and skills, and the job post or cover letter text where relevant; for an AI review also your certifications, languages, target market and page count) are sent to Cloudflare Workers AI, which runs the AI model on the same Cloudflare network that hosts CVGlobe, and writes the suggestion. Your name, email address, phone number, location, links and photo are never sent. We don't store this text, and Cloudflare doesn't use it to train AI models. If you paste or share a message from a recruiter into your dashboard, its text is sent in the same way so the AI can work out what it means. We keep only what you confirm, such as the new status, the interview date and place and a one-line note, never the message itself. To prevent misuse, we count AI requests per day against a scrambled (hashed) form of your IP address, or against your account when you're signed in, and delete these counts after two days.
Accounts
CVGlobe does not require an account, and we do not collect your name, email or password to use the service.
You can use CVGlobe to build and preview a CV without an account. To download a CV, you sign in with your email address. We email you a one-time code; there is no password. When you are signed in, the CVs you create, including any photo, are saved to your account so you can open them on other devices. They are encrypted before they are stored, on Cloudflare's servers. We use your email address only to sign you in and to send messages about your account. Sign-in codes are sent through our email provider, Resend, which receives your email address only to deliver them. We don't sell it or use it for marketing.
If you use the job tracker, the applications you save are stored in your account, encrypted in the same way: the company, job title, link, dates and status, your interview dates and notes, and, when you save from Job match, the job post, your CV as it was then (without your photo) and your cover letter. You can delete any application, or all of them with your account, at any time. Calendar files for interviews are made on your device.
Advertising
If advertising is shown, it is provided by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can manage personalised ads at Google's Ads Settings. Visitors from the EEA and UK are asked for consent before personalised ads are shown.
Hosting
Our website host may keep standard server logs, such as IP address, browser type and pages requested, for security and performance.
Payments
CVGlobe is currently free. If paid features are introduced, payments will be handled by a third-party payment provider and we will update this policy before then.If you upgrade to Pro, your purchase is handled by our online reseller, which acts as the merchant of record: it processes the payment, sends your receipt and handles sales tax and VAT. You enter your card details on its secure checkout page; we never see or store them. The reseller tells us your email address, plan and subscription status, and we keep these with your account so we can switch Pro on and off.
Your choices
You can delete your CV data at any time with "Clear all" in the builder or by clearing your browser data. If you have an account, you can delete any saved CV, or your whole account and everything in it, from My CVs. Deleting your account removes your email address and saved CVs from our database.
Children
CVGlobe is intended for users aged 16 and over.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do. Questions? Contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Last updated: 9 November 2026
By using CVGlobe you agree to these terms.
The service
CVGlobe provides tools to create, check and download CVs. The service is provided free of charge and "as is".Most features are free. Pro is a paid subscription, described below. The service is provided "as is". We may change, add or remove features at any time.
Pro subscriptions
Pro renews automatically every month or every year, at the price shown when you subscribed, until you cancel. You can cancel at any time from the link in your receipt email or from My CVs; Pro then stays on until the end of the period you have paid for. Payments are processed by our online reseller, whose terms of sale, including its refund terms, also apply to your purchase. We will tell you before a price change applies to you.
Your content
You own the content you create. You are responsible for making sure the information on your CV is accurate and truthful. Suggestions from AI writing can contain mistakes, so check them and keep only what is true.
No guarantee of results
CVGlobe's scores and keyword suggestions are guidance only. We don't guarantee interviews, job offers, or how any employer's system will treat your CV.
Acceptable use
Don't use CVGlobe to break the law, to create misleading documents, or to attempt to disrupt or reverse-engineer the service.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, CVGlobe is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the service, including loss of data stored in your browser.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
What we store
CVGlobe uses your browser's local storage to save your CV draft, chosen template, font and job description, so your work is still there when you come back. This information stays on your device.This information stays on your device. If you sign in, we also store a sign-in token so you stay signed in, and which saved CV you are editing.
Advertising cookies
When ads are enabled, Google AdSense may set cookies to show and measure ads. Visitors from the EEA and UK are asked for consent first.
Managing cookies
You can clear local storage and cookies in your browser settings. Doing so deletes your saved CV draft.
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