Understand resume analysis output

• Alignment summary: a concise guidance block starting with “Your resume should …”.
• Key matches: strongest overlaps between your resume and the job using employer terminology.
• Gaps by criticality: high/medium/low blockers with one-sentence explanations.
• Improvement notes: precise, 12–28 word instructions you can act on.

1. Your resume converts to structured JSON (sections, bullets, dates, skills).
2. The job posting is normalized (title, company, description, responsibilities, requirements, metadata).
3. Optional knowledge-base facts add missing context.
4. The model compares resume evidence with job requirements and classifies gaps by criticality (high/medium/low).
5. We inject these inputs into a system+user prompt that instructs the model to output:
   • alignment_summary
   • key_matches[]
   • remaining_gaps[] with criticality
   • improvement_notes[]

1. Open your uploaded resume inside CV Refinery.
2. Review the analysis panel and suggested edits.
3. Apply changes and save updates to lock in improvements.

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Analysis categorizes gaps by how much they impact your candidacy:

• High: Required skills, certifications, or experience explicitly stated as "must-have." Missing these typically means auto-rejection by ATS or screeners.
• Medium: Preferred qualifications or "nice-to-have" skills. Candidates without these can still succeed with strong overall fit.
• Low: Minor mismatches or areas for polish. Addressing these boosts signal but isn't critical.