FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about AI resume building, ATS optimization, and career coaching

What is VitamCV?

VitamCV is an AI-powered resume builder that replaces forms with conversational coaching. Paste a job posting, and the AI coach analyzes the role, surfaces skills you underestimate, reframes your experiences using the exact vocabulary from the posting, and generates an ATS-optimized resume specifically for that position. Unlike traditional resume editors that produce a generic document, VitamCV creates a tailored resume for each application through programmatic keyword analysis — transparent scoring, not inflated numbers.

Is my first resume really free?

Yes, your first resume tailored to a job posting is completely free — no credit card, no strings attached. You receive one generation credit at sign-up: paste a job posting, let the AI coach optimize your resume for that role, and generate the document. AI coaching conversations are unlimited and free forever. Additional credits are only needed to generate new documents (DOCX/PDF) for other job postings.

What are credits and how do they work?

One credit equals one resume document generation (DOCX or PDF). Your first credit is free at sign-up. Additional packs are available as one-time purchases (no subscription), starting at $4.99. Credits never expire. AI coaching conversations remain free and unlimited regardless of your credit balance.

How is my data protected?

All personal data is stored in the European Union, encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). VitamCV is fully GDPR compliant. Our AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) operate under data processing agreements that prohibit training on your data. You can delete all your data with one click from your account settings.

What is an ATS score and how does VitamCV calculate it?

An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) score measures the match rate between your resume and a job posting's requirements. According to Jobscan, 98% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS to filter applications before human review. VitamCV calculates this score programmatically by analyzing the actual keyword, skill, and qualification overlap between your resume and the posting — a transparent mathematical calculation, not a marketing estimate.

Can I generate resumes in French and English?

Yes, VitamCV is fully bilingual French-English. You can conduct the coaching conversation in one language and generate the resume document in the other. The AI automatically adapts vocabulary, layout conventions, and resume standards to each market (European, North American, or international format).

What is an ATS resume and why does it matter?

An ATS resume is formatted and structured to be correctly parsed by Applicant Tracking Systems. 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a recruiter ever sees them, according to France Travail (French national employment agency). An ATS resume uses a linear layout, standard sections (experience, education, skills), DOCX or text-based PDF format, and keywords aligned with the job posting. VitamCV automatically generates ATS-compatible resumes tailored to each position.

How does VitamCV optimize my resume for ATS?

VitamCV analyzes each job posting to extract required keywords, skills, and qualifications, then compares those criteria against your resume content. The system identifies missing terms, suggests aligned rephrasing, and calculates a match score in real time. This scoring is 100% programmatic — based on the actual mathematical overlap between your profile and the posting, not an approximate estimate.

Does VitamCV invent skills or experiences?

No. VitamCV never fabricates skills or experiences. The AI coach rephrases and highlights what you have actually done, using professional vocabulary and concrete metrics. For example, "I organized an event" becomes "led a corporate event for 500 attendees with an $80K budget." Every suggestion is based on the information you provide — nothing is invented.

Can I create a career change resume with VitamCV?

Yes, VitamCV is particularly well-suited for career transitions. The AI coach identifies transferable skills between your previous and target industries, reframes your experiences to make them relevant to the new role, and bridges vocabulary gaps between fields. The ATS analysis compares your profile against the specific requirements of the new position to maximize your chances.

How does VitamCV help recent graduates with no experience?

VitamCV's AI coaching is designed to surface professional value beyond salaried work experience. The coach identifies skills gained from internships, academic projects, volunteer work, student jobs, and personal projects, then reframes them with professional vocabulary matched to the target role. The ATS analysis ensures your resume contains the keywords recruiters expect, even without corporate experience.

What is the difference between a French CV and an English resume?

Conventions differ significantly between markets. A French CV typically includes a photo, mentions age, and favors a detailed two-page format. An English resume excludes photos and personal information, favors one page, and emphasizes quantified achievements. VitamCV automatically adapts the structure, vocabulary, and conventions to each market when you generate your document.

How do I tailor my resume to a specific job posting?

Paste the URL or text of a job posting into VitamCV's chat. The AI coach automatically decodes the role's requirements — required skills, industry keywords, expected qualifications — then compares those criteria against your profile. The system identifies missing terms in your resume, suggests rephrasing aligned with the posting's vocabulary, and calculates an ATS match score in real time. Every generated resume is a unique document, optimized for that specific job posting. According to France Travail (French national employment agency), a resume tailored to the job posting is 3 times more likely to pass ATS filters than a generic resume sent across all applications.
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