What is Preserve Original CV formatting?
Preserve Original is one of Allsorter's two CV formatting modes. It applies your agency branding without restructuring the CV, keeping the candidate's original layout and design. Agencies get consistent branding while respecting how the candidate chose to present themselves, and Allsorter saves +85% of the time usually spent on CV formatting.
How does Preserve Original benefit agencies?
Preserve Original keeps the candidate's original CV structure, which matters for roles where presentation is part of the pitch. Recruiters add branding elements without rebuilding the document, so the CV stays true to the candidate's style while still meeting agency branding requirements.
Why is maintaining the original CV structure important?
For some roles, the layout and design of a CV say as much as the content. Preserve Original retains those elements, which is especially useful for creative and design-focused positions. It respects the candidate's presentation while letting the agency apply its branding.
How does Preserve Original save time?
Allsorter removes manual reformatting, taking CV formatting from around 30 minutes to 4 minutes per CV. Preserve Original applies branding automatically on top of the candidate's own layout, so recruiters spend less time on document admin and more time on candidates.
How does Preserve Original compare with Full Reformat?
Full Reformat rebuilds a CV into your branded Word template with a defined layout and section order, which suits agencies that want every CV to look the same. Preserve Original keeps the candidate's layout and adds branding on top, which suits roles where the original presentation matters. Both modes work with Allsorter's native ATS integrations and run inside a GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-certified platform.
FAQs
What is Preserve Original CV formatting?
Preserve Original lets agencies brand CVs without altering their structure, keeping the candidate's original layout.
Why is the original CV structure important?
Keeping the original structure matters for roles where presentation counts, such as creative and design positions.
How much time does Allsorter save on CV formatting?
Allsorter reduces CV formatting from around 30 minutes to 4 minutes per CV, saving +85% of the time.
What is the difference between Preserve Original and Full Reformat?
Full Reformat rebuilds the CV into your branded template. Preserve Original keeps the candidate's own layout and applies your branding on top.
Does Preserve Original work with ATS integration?
Yes. Preserve Original works with Allsorter's native integrations with Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, Mercury, Tracker and Salesforce, so formatted CVs go straight back to the candidate record.
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