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How to Improve Match to Requirements

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A tailored CV should feel like it was written for the role—without claiming things you can’t support. This guide shows practical ways to improve alignment with job requirements using HyperApply.

The goal: stronger alignment, not “more keywords”

Improving match is about:

  • highlighting the most relevant work you already did
  • using the role’s vocabulary where it fits truthfully
  • making your strongest proof points easier to see

1) Start with a strong base CV

If your base CV is thin, tailoring has less material to work with.

Add:

  • measurable outcomes
  • named tools/tech (when true)
  • 1–2 relevant projects

See: /docs/add-your-base-cv

2) Use the job’s structure to guide your CV structure

Many job posts have:

  • “What you’ll do”
  • “Requirements”
  • “Nice to have”

Your CV should mirror that emphasis:

  • top bullets map to “What you’ll do”
  • skills map to “Requirements”
  • extras map to “Nice to have” only if true

3) Treat skill suggestions as a prioritization tool

  • Keep the skills you genuinely have and can defend.
  • Use them to reorder your skills section.
  • If a skill is required but you don’t have it, don’t “force it”—instead emphasize adjacent proof (e.g., similar tool, transferable concept).

Related: /docs/how-to-avoid-keyword-stuffing

4) Choose the right writing mode for credibility

  • Balanced is usually the best default for clear, credible language.
  • Hyper can be useful for energy, but always review carefully.

See: /docs/how-to-choose-a-writing-mode

5) Do a focused review pass

After generation, review with these questions:

  • Does the summary mention the role’s core theme (e.g., “data pipelines”, “stakeholder management”, “customer lifecycle”)?
  • Do the top 3–5 bullets clearly show proof for key requirements?
  • Is any claim too broad? (Replace “expert” with “built/led/implemented”.)
  • Are there 1–2 metrics that show impact?

6) Improve your base CV using feedback loops

If you keep seeing the same missing pieces:

  • add one “proof bullet” to your base CV
  • regenerate for the next job

This is how your results get better over time without extra effort per application.

FAQ

What if the job requires something I don’t have?

Don’t claim it. Emphasize relevant adjacent experience and be honest.

Is matching about copying phrases?

Not exactly. Use similar vocabulary where it fits, but keep language natural and truthful.