Understanding Resume Toggles
CVReady provides powerful toggle features that let you customize how your resume appears, giving you control over what information is displayed in the final output.
Dynamic Content Control
Toggle sections on or off to create different versions of your CV for different opportunities - all from a single processed document.
Available Toggle Options
Personal Information
Controls the display of personal contact details at the top of your CV.
When ON shows:
- • Full name
- • Email address
- • Phone number
- • Location (city, country)
- • LinkedIn profile
When OFF hides:
- • All contact information
- • Useful for anonymous submissions
- • Blind recruitment processes
- • Portfolio samples
Profile Photo
Controls whether a profile photo is displayed (if one was included in the original).
Best practices:
- • OFF for most Western job markets (avoid bias)
- • ON for regions where photos are expected
- • OFF for technical roles
- • Consider ON for client-facing positions
References
Controls whether reference contact information is displayed.
Toggle ON when:
- • Specifically requested by employer
- • Applying in certain regions
- • References are particularly strong
Keep OFF when:
- • Initial application stage
- • Online job boards
- • Privacy is a concern
Date of Birth / Age
Controls whether age-related information is displayed.
Important: In many countries, including age information can lead to discrimination. We recommend keeping this OFF unless specifically required.
Hobbies & Interests
Controls whether personal interests and hobbies section is displayed.
Keep ON for:
- • Entry-level positions
- • Creative roles
- • Culture-fit important
Consider OFF for:
- • Senior positions
- • Technical roles
- • Space constraints
Best if relevant:
- • Leadership in clubs
- • Technical hobbies
- • Volunteer work
How to Use Toggles
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1
Open your processed CV
Navigate to the view page of any completed CV
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2
Locate the toggle panel
Find the "Customize Display" section on the right side
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3
Click toggles to enable/disable
Changes are reflected instantly in the preview
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4
Download with current settings
The downloaded file will respect your toggle choices
Smart Toggle Strategies
For Online Applications
For Recruitment Agencies
Pro Tips
- Toggle settings are saved per CV - create different versions for different purposes
- Preview changes in real-time before downloading
- Consider regional preferences when setting toggles
- Less is often more - when in doubt, toggle OFF
Remember
Toggles give you the flexibility to tailor your CV for each opportunity without needing to reprocess the document. Use them strategically to present the most relevant information for each application while maintaining privacy and professionalism.