How it works

From CV to offer: the system

Career Playbook combines deterministic rule-based analysis with Azure OpenAI semantic scoring, guided by 20+ years of real UK recruiting expertise.

01

Upload your CV

Paste or upload your current CV. We accept PDF, DOCX, and plain text. No formatting knowledge required.

02

Add the job description

Paste the job description you're targeting. Our AI analyses the role, seniority, sector, and keyword density.

03

Get your ATS score

A two-layer engine runs: deterministic rule-based checks (keywords, structure, length, dates) then Azure OpenAI semantic scoring calibrated against 20+ years of UK hiring data.

04

Rebuild with AI

Use the AI bullet generator to rewrite each experience in STAR format, optimised for the specific role. Starter: 5/month. Pro: unlimited.

05

Export and apply

Download your optimised CV as PDF or DOCX. Then generate a matching cover letter and LinkedIn summary in one click.

06

Book an expert session

Optionally book a one-to-one with a senior UK recruiter. An AI briefing pack is auto-prepared from your CV and ATS history before the call.

Why Career Playbook

Expert Insider methodology

20+ years of UK hiring knowledge covering what actually gets CVs through the door, fed into every AI output via structured prompts. Not generic advice. Real signal.

UK-specific, always

Formatting norms, sector conventions, GDPR data handling, and GBP pricing. Built for the UK job market from the ground up.

Hybrid, not black-box

Rule-based scoring is fully transparent and auditable. AI semantic scoring explains its reasoning. You always know why your score is what it is.

Your data, your right

All data stored in Azure UK South. Export everything. Delete everything. UK GDPR right to erasure built in from day one.

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