Getting Started
Follow these steps to get started with CV Heap and begin your journey toward finding the perfect job.
Step 1: Create Your Complete Career Profile
Build a complete summary of your entire professional career. This is the most important step.
What to include
Write your complete story. Do not just list job titles and responsibilities. Include:
- Every technology you have ever touched
- Every complex problem you solved
- Every mundane daily activity
- How you felt about meetings
- Every teaching or learning opportunity
- How you prefer to work
- Your communication style
- Your ideal work environment
Example
Take a look at this personal CV example for inspiration on the level of detail that works best with CV Heap.
We are here to help
We are working on a system to help you write this content. In the meantime, take your time and be thorough.
Step 2: Set Up Your Git Repository
CV Heap uses Git to keep your data in your control. We currently support:
- GitHub — The most popular platform for code hosting
- GitLab — A strong alternative with excellent free tier features
Both platforms provide everything we need within their free tiers.
Why Git?
Using external Git services allows us to:
- Keep your data in your control
- Ensure your CV data cannot be leaked through web vulnerabilities
- Process updates through a secure, non-web pipeline
Step 3: Connect to CV Heap
Once your career profile is ready and hosted on GitHub or GitLab:
- Sign up to be notified when CV Heap launches
- Connect your repository
- Our system will generate your score card automatically
Step 4: Find Open Positions
Sign up to be notified when CV Heap is released:
- Sign-up form: CV Heap - Release Notification
- We use Google Forms to prevent spam and to ensure this data is easily deleted
Step 5: Build Your Résumé
Make your résumé clearly show what makes you the perfect match.
- We recommend Hudson Valley Career Development for a fresh take on what it takes to stand out
Step 6: Match and Connect
Once CV Heap launches:
- Browse your matches (ranked by compatibility)
- Show Interest in positions you like
- When both you and an employer show interest, you both see it
- Connect directly with genuine mutual matches