“I got 79%… does that mean my CV isn’t good?” It’s a fair question. And if you’ve ever run your CV through different scanners, you’ve probably noticed something even more confusing: The score keeps changing. One tool says 82%. Another says 67%. You tweak one line… now it’s 75%. So what’s going on? Is your CV improving… or are these tools just guessing? Let’s break it down. 1. Not All CV Scanners Work the Same Way Most CV checkers fall into two broad categories: Rule-based tools These look for structured things like: Section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) Formatting consistency Keyword presence They’re predictable. If your CV doesn’t change, your score usually doesn’t either. AI-powered tools These go a step further. Instead of just scanning for keywords, they try to understand your CV : How relevant your experience is How well your skills align How clearly your achievements a...