Check how your resume performs against Applicant Tracking Systems before you hit submit. Get an instant score, spot missing keywords, and find out what needs fixing — no signup required.
Copy the full text from your resume and paste it directly into the checker. No file upload or account creation needed.
Paste the job posting you are applying to. The checker will score your resume against the exact keywords and requirements from that listing.
Receive an instant ATS compatibility score, a detailed breakdown by category, and a list of missing keywords to add before you apply.
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker simulates the automated screening software used by employers. It scans your resume for keyword relevance, formatting compatibility, section structure, and content quality to predict whether your resume would make it past the first automated filter. The result is a percentage score along with specific areas to improve.
The score is based on multiple factors: how well your keywords match the target job description, whether you include standard resume sections (contact, experience, education, skills), the formatting and readability of the content, and overall content quality. If you provide a job description, the checker weights keyword relevance more heavily so you get a more accurate picture of your fit for that specific role.
Over 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS software before a human ever sees them. Even if you are the perfect candidate, your resume needs to speak the language of the system. A low ATS score does not reflect your abilities — it means your resume is not formatted or keyworded in a way the software can parse. Fixing this takes minutes and dramatically increases your callback rate.
A score of 80% or above means your resume is well-optimized for most ATS systems. Anything above 60% is passable but worth improving. Below 50% indicates significant keyword gaps or formatting issues that are likely causing your resume to be filtered out. The higher your score, the more likely a recruiter will actually read your application.
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