CVShelf - AI Resume Screening Software for Recruiters

Bulk uploads Process CVs together

Role criteria Score against requirements

Ranked results Review stronger matches first

Clear explanations Keep recruiters in control

Everything runs in the background so you don't have to

Upload once. CVShelf ranks, scores, and organizes every applicant while you get on with the rest of your day.

Bulk CV Screening

Screen hundreds of CVs at once no sitting and waiting for results.

LinkedIn One-Click Screening

Pick a job, pick your LinkedIn account, and every applicant gets screened automatically.

Automated Outreach

Select your shortlist and let CVShelf handle the follow-up emails.

Detailed Reports

Download clean, shareable reports with every candidate's score and ranking.

Background Processing

Upload and walk away screening finishes while you're doing something else.

Ranking Explanations

See exactly why a candidate scored the way they did no black box.

Public Job Links

Share one link and let candidates upload straight into your pipeline.

Custom Criteria

Set your own weighting for the skills and experience that matter most to you.

Criteria-Based Screening

Apply the same job-relevant criteria to every CV, with final decisions kept in human hands.

Batch Operations

Act on multiple candidates at once instead of one at a time.

Job Board Imports

Pull candidates straight in from supported job boards, including BDJOBS no downloading and re-uploading files.

Two steps. That's it.

Drop in your candidates' CVs and let CVShelf handle the ranking.

1

Upload CVs

Upload CVs

Drop in your candidates' CVs PDF, DOC, or DOCX, any format.

2

Get Results

Get Results

Come back to a ranked shortlist and a report for every candidate.

Start Screening Now

Screen your LinkedIn applicants without leaving your inbox open in ten tabs

Connect once. Every job, every applicant, screened automatically from there on.

1

Select LinkedIn account

Select LinkedIn Account

Connect your account once to see all your active jobs.

2

Select LinkedIn job

Select the Job to Screen

Pick a job. CVShelf pulls every applicant and screens them against your criteria.

LinkedIn screening results dashboard

Ranked and ready to review

No manual sorting. Applicants land in a clean dashboard, already scored against what you're actually hiring for.

See How LinkedIn Screening Works

Pick a plan that fits how much you're hiring

Every plan includes core AI screening. Higher tiers add outreach, job posting, and integration features.

Free

$0

Monthly payment

50 CV Screening Credits/Month

AI candidate ranking
Ranking explanations

Basic

$15.99

Monthly payment

1,000 CV Screening Credits/Month

All Free features included
Bulk CV upload
Detailed screening reports

Most Popular

Standard

$49.99

Monthly payment

5,000 CV Screening Credits/Month

All Basic features included
LinkedIn one-click screening
Priority background processing

Agency

$99

Monthly payment

12,000 CV Screening Credits/Month

All Standard features included
High-volume bulk screening
Full reporting suite

All Plans Include

AI-Powered CV Screening

Every CV scored against the job - skills, experience, and fit, explained in plain language.

Automated Emailing

Shortlist candidates and let CVShelf handle the outreach in the background.

Detailed CV Reports

Full breakdowns with rankings, skill matches, and side-by-side comparisons.

CVShelf vs Manual Resume Screening

CVShelf helps recruitment agencies and HR teams reduce repetitive first-pass screening work while keeping a recruiter in control of shortlist decisions.

	Manual Screening	CVShelf
Screening workflow	Manual review time varies by role and volume	Bulk processing with background review
Screening tool cost	Recruiter time and operating costs	$49.99/month
Candidate ranking	Depends on the review process	AI-ranked with explanations
Top talent missed	Risk varies by process	Criteria-based, with human review
Bulk email outreach	Hours of manual work	Automated workflow
Setup & training	Weeks of onboarding	Web-based workflow

Use CVShelf to organize high-volume screening and let recruiters make the final shortlist decisions.

Example Recruiter Perspectives

Temporary sample profiles showing how teams might use CVShelf. Replace these with verified customer quotes when available.

“A ranked applicant list gives our team a clear starting point when a role brings in a large batch of applications.”

Maya Rahman

Recruiting Lead, Northstar Talent

“Seeing the criteria behind each score helps us discuss shortlists consistently before deciding who moves forward.”

Daniel Brooks

People Operations Manager, BrightPath

“Keeping the role criteria visible makes it easier for our hiring team to review candidates without losing human oversight.”

Sofia Patel

Talent Partner, Cedar & Co.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CVShelf's AI resume screening.

What is AI resume screening?

AI resume screening is the use of artificial intelligence to read, score, and rank candidate resumes against a specific job description and criteria. CVShelf applies this to bulk CV uploads, LinkedIn applicants, and job board imports, producing a ranked shortlist with a written explanation for every score while the recruiter makes the final decision.

How does CVShelf's AI resume screening work?

CVShelf reads every uploaded CV and compares it against your job description and custom criteria. It scores each candidate, ranks them by fit, and explains exactly why they ranked where they did so you can shortlist with confidence, not guesswork.

How many CVs can CVShelf screen at once?

CVShelf handles bulk uploads of 1,000+ CVs. Depending on your plan, you can screen up to 12,000 CVs per month. Processing runs in the background no waiting required.

Does CVShelf work with LinkedIn applicants?

Yes. CVShelf's LinkedIn one-click screening feature lets you import all applicants from a LinkedIn job post and screen them automatically without a LinkedIn Recruiter subscription.

Is CVShelf GDPR compliant?

CVShelf uses technical and organizational safeguards for applicant data. Review our privacy and GDPR pages, or contact us for security and retention details relevant to your organization.

Is CVShelf suitable for small recruitment agencies?

CVShelf is built for boutique recruitment agencies and small HR teams. Plans start at $15.99/month and you can be set up and screening in minutes no lengthy onboarding or ATS subscription needed.

How much does AI resume screening cost?

You can start free: the Free plan includes 50 CV screening credits per month with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $15.99/month for 1,000 CVs, and one credit equals one CV screening. Unused credits do not expire.

How accurate is AI resume screening?

Accuracy depends on the quality of your job description and screening criteria. CVShelf scores every CV against your exact role requirements, shows the reasoning behind each score, and flags criteria matches explicitly, so you can review and adjust any ranking before a candidate reaches your shortlist. Nothing is a black box.

Can I try CVShelf before paying?

Yes. The Free plan gives you 50 CV screening credits per month with no credit card required.

Your next 1,000 CVs don't have to take a week.

Upload, let CVShelf do the sorting, and spend your time on the candidates worth talking to.

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