# Adding information that wasn't on the original CV

> Add expected salary, notice period, right-to-work status, recruiter contact details or your own notes to a candidate CV before sending it to a client.

Source: https://www.remakecv.com/help/formatting-cvs/adding-missing-information
Last updated: 2026-08-21

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Anything you learned about a candidate outside their CV can be added in the RemakeCV editor before download. Common additions are expected salary, notice period, availability, right-to-work status, the consultant's own contact details and a note for the client. These fields can be built into your template so they appear in the same place every time.

## What do agencies usually add?

The information that wins placements is rarely on the CV. It comes out of the screening call.

| Field | Why clients want it |
|---|---|
| Expected salary | Filters out mismatches before an interview is arranged |
| Notice period / availability | Determines whether the candidate fits the start date |
| Right to work / visa status | A hard gate on many roles |
| Location and willingness to relocate | Increasingly decisive for hybrid roles |
| Reason for leaving | Context a CV never gives |
| Consultant name and contact | So the client knows who to call |
| Client-facing note | Your pitch for why this candidate fits *this* role |

## How do I add them?

Open the CV in the editor and add the values to the relevant fields. If your template includes dedicated slots for them, they are already there waiting — you are filling in a form, not designing a layout.

> **Tip:** 
If you find yourself typing the same field into every CV, it belongs in your template. Email support@remakecv.com and we will add it — see [requesting a custom template](https://www.remakecv.com/help/templates-and-branding/requesting-a-custom-template.md).

## Can I add a whole extra section?

Yes. Additional sections — references, project portfolios, publications, security clearance — can be added per CV in the editor, or built into your template so they appear every time.

## Reprocess first, then add

Reprocessing re-runs extraction against the source document. It has no knowledge of anything you typed by hand, so manual additions do not survive it.

The practical order is:

### Process the CV

Upload and let the AI extract.

### Fix any structural problems

If the parse is wrong, reprocess or correct it now — before you invest typing time.

### Add your own information

Salary, notice period, notes, consultant details.

### Download

Generate the final DOCX or PDF.

## Does adding information cost a credit?

No. Everything after the initial processing step is free — see [how credits and usage work](https://www.remakecv.com/help/getting-started/credits-and-usage.md).

## Frequently asked questions

### Can custom fields appear on every CV automatically?

Yes. Fields such as expected salary or consultant contact details can be built into your template so they render in a fixed place on every CV, ready for you to fill in.

### Will added information survive if I reprocess the CV?

Reprocessing re-runs extraction from the source document. Anything you typed manually is not in the source, so add it after your final reprocess rather than before.

### Can I add a section that isn't in my template?

Additional sections can be added in the editor. If you want a section on every CV permanently, ask us to add it to your template instead.