1 First step
Upload CVs
Drop in your candidates' CVs. PDF, DOC, or DOCX, any format.
AI-powered resume screening
AI Resume Screening That Ranks CVs in Minutes
Stop reading resumes one by one.
Upload a stack of CVs, get a ranked shortlist with the reasoning behind every score in minutes, not days.
CVAI✓
No credit card needed
Start with 50 free CV screenings
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Great matchSkills and experience fit
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1,000+ CVsScreened in the background
01Bulk uploadsProcess CVs together
02Role criteriaScore against requirements
03Ranked resultsReview stronger matches first
04Clear explanationsKeep recruiters in control
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Bulk CV Screening
Screen hundreds of CVs at once. No sitting and waiting for results.
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LinkedIn One-Click Screening
Pick a job, pick your LinkedIn account, and every applicant gets screened automatically.
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Automated Outreach
Select your shortlist and let CVShelf handle the follow-up emails.
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Detailed Reports
Download clean, shareable reports with every candidate's score and ranking.
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Background Processing
Upload and walk away. Screening finishes while you're doing something else.
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Ranking Explanations
See exactly why a candidate scored the way they did. No black box.
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Public Job Links
Share one link and let candidates upload straight into your pipeline.
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Custom Criteria
Set your own weighting for the skills and experience that matter most to you.
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Criteria-Based Screening
Apply the same job-relevant criteria to every CV, with final decisions kept in human hands.
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Batch Operations
Act on multiple candidates at once instead of one at a time.
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Job Board Imports
Pull candidates straight in from supported job boards, including BDJOBS. No downloading and re-uploading files.
Simple by design
Two steps. That's it.
Drop in your candidates' CVs and let CVShelf handle the ranking.
2 Second step
Get Results
Come back to a ranked shortlist and a report for every candidate.
LinkedIn screening
Screen your LinkedIn applicants without leaving your inbox open in ten tabs
Connect once. Every job, every applicant, screened automatically from there on.
1 Connect
Select LinkedIn Account
Connect your account once to see all your active jobs.
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2 Choose
Select the Job to Screen
Pick a job. CVShelf pulls every applicant and screens them against your criteria.
Your shortlist is ready
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 →Simple pricing
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.
Monthly
Free
$0/ month
50 CV Screening Credits/Month
- ✓AI candidate ranking
- ✓Ranking explanations
Basic
$15.99/ month
1,000 CV Screening Credits/Month
- ✓All Free features included
- ✓Bulk CV upload
- ✓Detailed screening reports
Most Popular
Standard
$49.99/ month
5,000 CV Screening Credits/Month
- ✓All Basic features included
- ✓LinkedIn one-click screening
- ✓Priority background processing
Agency
$99/ month
12,000 CV Screening Credits/Month
- ✓All Standard features included
- ✓High-volume bulk screening
- ✓Full reporting suite
All Plans Include
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AI-Powered CV Screening
Every CV scored against the job. Skills, experience, and fit, explained in plain language.
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Automated Emailing
Shortlist candidates and let CVShelf handle the outreach in the background.
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Detailed CV Reports
Full breakdowns with rankings, skill matches, and side-by-side comparisons.
A clearer way to screen
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.
| Workflow | Manual Screening | CVShelf |
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| 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.
Sign up free ↗Recruiter views
Example Recruiter Perspectives
Temporary sample profiles showing how teams might use CVShelf. Replace these with verified customer quotes when available.
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A ranked applicant list gives our team a clear starting point when a role brings in a large batch of applications.
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Maya RahmanRecruiting Lead, Northstar Talent
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Seeing the criteria behind each score helps us discuss shortlists consistently before deciding who moves forward.
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Daniel BrooksPeople Operations Manager, BrightPath
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Keeping the role criteria visible makes it easier for our hiring team to review candidates without losing human oversight.
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Sofia PatelTalent Partner, Cedar & Co.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about CVShelf's AI resume screening.
Ask us a question →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 clearly, 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.
Upload, let CVShelf do the sorting, and spend your time on the candidates worth talking to.
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