Upload your CV, paste a job URL, and get an honest skills gap report in under two minutes. Then unlock a focused learning roadmap built for that exact role.
Free gap report · £17 one-time for the full roadmap · No subscription
Used to target roles at
12,400+
CVs analysed
87%
Report interview uplift within 6 weeks
1:48
Average time to full report
4.8 / 5
Average roadmap rating
How it works
Drag in a PDF or DOCX. We extract experience, skills, and gaps automatically.
Or paste the description. We parse must-haves, nice-to-haves, and dealbreakers.
An honest verdict, matched skills, and a clear list of what's missing.
Why Hown
Most CV tools grade you on keyword density. Hown reads the job, reads your CV, and tells you what actually separates you from the shortlist.
Every report is tailored to the exact job description — no copy-paste advice, no fluffy templates.
We tell you if you're Strong, Competitive, or Not ready — so you stop wasting applications on long shots.
Most reports generate in 90 seconds. Upload at lunch, have a plan before your afternoon coffee.
Every skill gap is paired with hand-picked free courses, videos, and docs. Zero paid course upsells.
A week-by-week structured plan with time estimates, so you know exactly how close you are to ready.
CVs are encrypted at rest, never sold, and deletable in one click from your account.
Example output
Specific, structured, and brutally honest — no generic advice.
Gap report
Senior Frontend Developer · Stripe
The roadmap
We turn every gap into a focused sprint with time estimates and curated free resources — so you always know what to do next.
6
Week plan
48h
Total effort
Plus: CV evidence suggestions
Exact lines to add or rewrite so every new skill actually lands on your CV.
Pricing
Free
£0
For exploring where you stand.
Start freeRoadmap
For closing the gap and landing the role.
Get my roadmap7-day refund if it's not useful
Testimonials
“The gap report told me in 5 minutes what 3 recruiters couldn't. Got an interview the week after I finished the roadmap.”
Sarah M.
Career Switcher → Frontend
“Honest, specific, and zero fluff. The CV advice section alone is worth way more than £17.”
Tom B.
Junior Developer
“I stopped applying blindly. Now I run every job through Hown first and know exactly where I stand.”
Aisha R.
Data Analyst
Who it's for
Whether you're switching industries or sharpening your edge, Hown gives you the same thing: a clear picture of the gap, and the shortest way across it.
Leaving teaching, finance, or marketing for tech? Get an honest read on the distance to your target role — and the fastest path to close it.
Going from junior to mid-level? We pinpoint the senior-shaped skills recruiters actually filter for — not just another React tutorial.
Pivoting into AI, DevOps, or security? We flag the specialist keywords and certifications that actually move your CV up the stack.
Back after a career break? Get a fair, current read on where the market has moved and exactly where to sharpen up first.
An honest read on where you stand for your next role — in two minutes, for free.
Free gap report · £17 one-time for the full roadmap · 7-day refund