Anonymize a resume or CV
With blind or anonymous hiring, a recruiter reviews a resume without seeing a name, photo, age, or address, specifically to keep unconscious bias out of the first round. Dikke Stift turns a resume into an anonymous version in a few steps, leaving just the experience and skills that matter.
Your CV stays in your browser on your own computer. Nothing is sent, stored or shared.
How to anonymize a resume
- Upload the resume (PDF or docx) in step 1 of the main tool, or paste the text in.
- Dikke Stift automatically flags name, address, email address, phone number, and other personal data.
- Review the highlights and click 'Next'.
- Copy or download the anonymous version, ready to forward to whoever's reviewing.
What to watch out for
Dikke Stift works with the resume's text, so an embedded photo stays put (see the FAQ below), and details like a school name or hometown can sometimes still hint at who someone is. For a fully anonymous round, it's worth double-checking yourself that nothing slipped through.
Tip: Reviewing resumes from the same school or company often? Add recurring names under 'My words' so they get flagged automatically from now on.
More ways to use Dikke Stift
- Remove personal data from a PDF
- Anonymize a document before sharing it with AI
- Anonymize research data and interviews
Frequently asked questions about anonymizing a resume
What is blind hiring and why would I do it?
Blind hiring means reviewing candidates based on experience and skills, without a name, age, photo, or address shaping the first impression. Research shows those details influence who gets invited for an interview, often without the reviewer being aware of it.
Does the tool remove a photo from a resume?
No. Dikke Stift works with text, not images, so a photo embedded in a PDF stays exactly where it is. For a truly anonymous screening round, you'll need to remove a photo yourself or ask for resumes without one.
What is left of a resume after anonymizing it?
Work experience, education, skills, and motivation stay in. Name, address, date of birth, email address, and phone number get flagged so you can remove them. What's left is the content that actually matters, without the details that can trigger bias.