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CV formatting for tech recruiters

A practical guide to formatting technical CVs so clients can quickly see stack fit, seniority, and gaps.

Vacancy

Senior frontend engineer with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS exposure

Candidate

Full-stack developer with React buried under three project descriptions

Score use

Use the match rationale to pull React and TypeScript work forward before export

Submission result

A shorter profile that shows fit first and leaves the gap discussion honest

Why technical submissions need structure

Technical CVs are noisy. A good candidate might mention React in one role, TypeScript in another, and cloud work in a project paragraph halfway down page three.

The client is usually scanning for stack fit, depth, and recency. If those signals are scattered, the candidate looks weaker than they are.

  • Group current tools and older tools separately
  • Bring role-relevant projects higher in the profile
  • Keep seniority visible through scope, ownership, and team context
  • Use scoring to find gaps before the client does

Use matching before you polish

Tlntly is useful before the formatting starts. Upload the CV and vacancy, then use the match score and rationale as a first pass over fit.

That score should not decide for you. It should show which parts of the CV deserve attention, and which missing requirements need a note or a conversation with the candidate.

What the final CV should show

For a technical role, the formatted CV should make the hiring manager comfortable enough to book a call. It does not need to document every tool the candidate has touched.

Keep the export direct: a clear profile summary, relevant projects, a readable skills section, and practical details like location, availability, and contract preference.

Workflow

  1. 1Upload the vacancy and candidate CV
  2. 2Check the match score and gaps
  3. 3Clean the parsed experience and skills
  4. 4Tailor the summary to the role
  5. 5Export with your agency branding

Checklist

Tech stack is visible without reading every paragraph
Recent hands-on tools are separated from older exposure
Projects are tied to business context instead of tool lists
Gaps are clear enough to discuss before the interview
The exported CV uses your agency template

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