Question 1

What is CV Converter?

Accepted Answer

CV Converter is an AI-powered tool that automatically transforms candidate resumes into your company's branded CV format. Instead of manually copying and formatting information, the system recreates the CV using your Google Docs template and generates a ready-to-use document in seconds. It helps businesses and recruiters save time, maintain consistent formatting, and avoid manual errors.

Question 2

Who is CV Converter for?

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CV Converter is designed for: Recruiters and sourcers, HR teams and staffing agencies, HR BPO providers, and anyone who regularly reformats CVs into company templates.

Question 3

What problem does CV Converter solve?

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Recruiters often spend significant time manually formatting resumes. CV Converter eliminates copy-paste work, ensures consistent branding, reduces formatting mistakes, and speeds up candidate submission.

Question 4

Can I invite team members to use the same template?

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No, this feature is not available yet. Each team member needs to create their own account and set up a template.

Question 5

Do I need design skills?

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No. Once the template is set up, the system handles formatting automatically.

Question 6

Are more formats or features coming?

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Yes. We continuously improve template compatibility, AI accuracy, and supported formats.

Question 7

What do I need to start using CV Converter?

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You need: a Google account, access to Google Drive, a company CV template created in Google Docs, and a candidate CV file (PDF).

Question 8

How do I log in?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Continue with Google', select your Google account, then grant required permissions. Google authentication is required because CV Converter works directly with your Google Drive files.

Question 9

What CV template format is supported?

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Your template must be a Google Docs file, originally created in Google Docs (or converted from .docx), and stored in your Google Drive or has granted access to you. Other formats are not supported yet.

Question 10

Why does my template not work correctly?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons: Template is not a Google Doc, images are placed in the body instead of header/footer, complex layouts (tables, floating objects), or the template was deleted or moved from Drive.

Question 11

Can I edit the CV template later?

Accepted Answer

To make changes in your CV template you need to set the template from scratch. The changes you make in the template document without setting a new template in CV Converter won't be applied.

Question 12

The template file cannot be found. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

You may see this if the template was deleted or moved. Solution: Restore the file from Google Drive Trash, or set up a new template.

Question 13

What is a CV template in CV Converter?

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A template is your company's branded CV file stored in Google Docs. It acts as an instruction set for all future conversions, defining styles, formatting, branding, and header/footer layout.

Question 14

How do I create a template?

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1. Connect Google Drive. 2. Choose a Google Doc template file from your Drive. 3. Name the template (optional). 4. Press 'Create the template'. 5. Add or generate instructions. 6. Save and activate.

Question 15

Do I need to set up the template every time?

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No. Template setup is a one-time action. Once activated, it will be used automatically for all future CV conversions. You can reset the template if any changes are needed.

Question 16

What are template instructions?

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Instructions tell the AI how to structure and format converted CVs. You can write instructions manually, or generate them automatically using the 'generate with AI' button. You can edit instructions anytime before saving.

Question 17

Can I edit instructions later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can update instructions whenever needed, and future conversions will use the updated version.

Question 18

How does the conversion work?

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The process is simple: Connect your Google Drive, select your CV template from Google Drive, upload a candidate CV (PDF), AI analyzes and structures the content, and a new branded CV is created automatically in your Drive. The generated document preserves formatting, styles, and layout from your template.

Question 19

How long does conversion take?

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Usually a few seconds, depending on CV complexity.

Question 20

What file formats are supported for candidate CVs?

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Currently supported: PDF resumes. Additional formats may be added later.

Question 21

Where is the converted CV saved?

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The converted CV is automatically saved on your Google Drive in a folder created by CV Converter, called 'CV Converter Templates'. You can select any other folder on your Drive before launching the conversion and the result will be saved there.

Question 22

Does CV Converter modify my original CV template?

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No. The system creates a copy of your template and fills it with converted content. Your original template always remains unchanged.

Question 23

Does CV Converter change candidate information?

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No. The AI transfers and structures information from the original CV while keeping the meaning and content intact.

Question 24

Will formatting always be identical?

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The system recreates formatting as closely as possible, but minor adjustments may occur depending on CV structure complexity, missing sections, or unusual layouts in the original file. Consider reviewing the final document before sending it externally.

Question 25

The layout in the converted CV looks incorrect. How can I fix it?

Accepted Answer

Try: adding additional instructions into the instruction field in template setup, removing complex tables, placing images only in header/footer, and ensuring consistent styles.

Question 26

How do I convert a candidate CV?

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1. Go to Convert Candidate CV. 2. Upload a CV file from your computer. 3. Select a Google Drive folder for output. 4. Click Convert. The system will create a branded CV automatically.

Question 27

Can I edit the converted CV?

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Yes. The generated file is a normal Google Doc, so you can review, edit, adjust formatting, and share it with colleagues.

Question 28

Will branding elements be preserved?

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Yes. The converted CV includes header, footer, styles, and branding defined in your template.

Question 29

Can I reuse the same folder for multiple conversions?

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Yes. You can continuously generate CVs into the same Google Drive folder.

Question 30

Why does CV Converter need Google Drive access?

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Access is required to read the template you selected and create a converted CV in your Drive folder. The application only accesses files explicitly chosen by you.

Question 31

Does CV Converter access other files in my Drive?

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No. Only files selected by you through Google Picker are accessed.

Question 32

Is CV Converter free?

Accepted Answer

Each user has three free conversions after they set up the profile. After using the free conversions, you may buy a subscription or credits.

Question 33

What is the subscription plan?

Accepted Answer

The monthly subscription costs $25 and includes 60 credits. One credit is used for each conversion. Unused credits expire at the end of the calendar month.

Question 34

What are credits?

Accepted Answer

Users can buy single credits for each conversion without a subscription. One credit is used for each conversion.

Question 35

Is candidate data stored or shared?

Accepted Answer

No. CV data is used only to generate the converted document and is not stored on our servers or shared externally. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

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