Upload your CV, paste a job link, and find out in two minutes exactly which skills you have — and which ones you need — for the role you want. Then unlock a step-by-step learning plan built around that specific job.
Free gap report · £17 one-time for the full roadmap · No subscription
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How it works
Drop in your CV as a PDF or Word file. We read through it and pull out everything relevant.
Share a link to the job ad, or paste it in. We read what the employer is actually looking for.
See what you already have, what you're missing, and an honest verdict on how close you are.
Why Hown
Most CV tools just count words. Hown actually reads the job listing and your CV, then tells you exactly what's holding you back from getting the interview.
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.
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How Hown Works
Most CV tools just tell you whether you look good on paper. Hown goes deeper — it compares what you've done against what the employer actually wants, and gives you a clear, honest answer.
Then it builds you a practical, week-by-week plan to close the gaps — with free learning resources included, so you know exactly what to do and where to start.
We compare your CV against the job listing and show you what matches, what's missing, and how important each gap actually is.
Unlock a step-by-step plan tailored to the role, with free resources for every gap and advice on how to show off each new skill on your CV.
Sample report
Clear, practical, and honest guidance — no vague suggestions.
Personalised improvement report
Example role — Data entry clerk (Example Co.)
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
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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.
Ready for the next level in your career? We show you exactly what skills will make employers take you more seriously — and what to focus on first.
Moving into a different area of your industry? We highlight the specific skills and qualifications that will make your application stand out.
Back after a career break? Get a fair, current read on where the market has moved and exactly where to sharpen up first.
Still unsure about how Hown works? Email us at hello@hown.app. We are here to help.
Our AI parses the full job description — not just keywords — and compares it against structured data extracted from your CV. It's right most of the time, but we also show you the evidence behind every match and miss so you can sanity-check the verdict yourself.
Yes. Your CV is encrypted at rest, never sold or shared, and you can delete everything from your account in one click. We only use your data to generate your own reports.
PDF and DOCX work best. We also accept plain text paste-ins. Scanned image PDFs are supported but may be slightly slower while we run OCR.
A complete personalised learning roadmap: week-by-week plan, time estimates, free curated resources for each skill gap, and specific lines to add to your CV to evidence each new skill. Saved to your account forever — no subscription.
No — and we don't auto-tailor your CV either. We think those shortcuts produce worse applications. Hown gives you the map; you drive the car.
Yes. If your roadmap isn't useful, email us within 7 days and we'll refund you, no questions asked.
Absolutely. Gap reports are free and unlimited. You only pay £17 once per role whose full roadmap you want to unlock.
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