Beyond a candidate's name
Default instructions cover employers, universities, schools, clubs and referees, alongside names and contact details. These can also reveal who a candidate is.
For recruitment teams
Put skills before personal details.
Prepare CVs for review with names, contact details and other detected identifying information removed. Give your hiring panel a clearer view of skills and experience.
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Jordan Ellis | Senior Data Analyst [email protected] | 07700 900123 | 14 Elm Grove, Bristol BS6 5AB LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordan-ellis-data EXPERIENCE Senior Data Analyst, Northwind Logistics Ltd, Bristol (2021 to present) Built the demand forecasting model used across 40 depots. Reported to Priya Shah, Head of Operations. Data Analyst, Hartley & Moss Insurance, Cardiff (2017 to 2021) EDUCATION BSc Mathematics, University of Exeter (2014 to 2017) INTERESTS Treasurer of Bristol Harriers running club. Date of birth: 02/09/1995.The essentials
How can I prepare a CV for blind recruitment?
Upload a text-based CV PDF to PII Purge. Default detection looks for names, contact details, addresses, dates of birth, employers, education and referees; embedded images are blacked out too. Check the result before sharing it with a hiring panel, because automated redaction does not guarantee anonymity.
Export the CV as a PDF with selectable text and upload it.
Select Redact PDF to remove detected personal details and embedded images.
Review the full CV for identifying clues before sharing it with your hiring panel.
Built for your workflow
Less manual work. More control.
Keep the context
Job titles, skills, dates and achievements are intended to remain readable. Compare both versions to check that the result supports the review you need to make.
Adjust your instructions
With an account, you can set custom redaction instructions, such as retaining university names or removing nationality. Review the result against your own hiring process.
Connect your workflow
Use the REST API to add CV redaction to your applicant tracking workflow. The API uses the same account and billing as the website.
Context-aware detection
Know what gets removed.
These are the default categories. With an account and a card added, you can tailor the instructions to your workflow.
- PERSONPeopleCandidates, referees, managers, patients, signatories
- CONTACTContact detailsEmail addresses, phone numbers, profile URLs and handles
- ADDRESSAddressesStreet addresses and postcodes
- LOCATIONPlacesTowns, cities and regions
- BUSINESSCompaniesEmployers, clients, brands and trading names
- EDUCATIONEducationUniversities, colleges and schools, including abbreviations
- OTHER_ORGOrganisationsClubs, societies, charities, teams and professional bodies
- DOBDates of birthWritten dates and numeric date formats
- ID_NUMBERID numbersNational Insurance, passport, driving licence and NHS numbers
- FINANCIALFinancial detailsBank accounts, sort codes, card numbers and IBANs
Always review the result before sharing. Automated detection can miss information.
A few helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What is blind recruitment?
Blind recruitment is a process that removes identifying information from applications before assessment, with the aim of helping reviewers focus on job-relevant skills and experience.
Does it work on resumes as well as CVs?
Yes. Upload a resume or CV as a PDF with a text layer. Review the result carefully, including multi-column layouts, tables, headers and referees' details. Scanned PDFs are not supported.
Can I keep details such as a university name?
An account lets you set custom instructions, such as keeping university names. Check the resulting document to confirm the instructions produced the result you need.
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