The free ATS resume checker
Paste your resume and the job description. Get a 0–100 ATS score, matched and missing keywords, and a ranked fix list in 30 seconds.
How ATS scoring actually works
Keyword match
ATS pipelines parse your resume into structured fields and match concrete terms — tools, skills, titles — against the JD. Synonyms and exact spelling both matter.
Seniority and scope
"Led", "Owned", and "Managed" carry weight, but so does the size of what you led. Numbers (team size, budget, revenue) anchor seniority claims.
Formatting that parses
Tables, columns, headers in images, and non-standard section names break parsers. Boring, single-column layouts score best.
10 fast ATS resume tips
- Mirror the JD's exact title at the top of your resume.
- Use the JD's words for tools and skills — not synonyms.
- Stick to standard section headers: Experience, Education, Skills.
- Single column, no text in images, no tables.
- Save as PDF (text-based), not a scanned image.
- Quantify every bullet — numbers beat adjectives.
- Lead bullets with strong verbs: Built, Shipped, Led, Grew.
- Cut bullets older than 10 years unless they're decisive.
- Spell out acronyms once: "SEO (Search Engine Optimization)".
- Re-tailor for every application — generic resumes score 30+ points lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is this ATS resume checker really free?+
Yes. No signup, no credit card. We rate-limit by IP so the tool stays free — creating a free account removes the limit.
What is an ATS?+
An Applicant Tracking System is the software employers use to receive, parse and rank resumes. Roughly 75% of resumes are filtered before a human ever sees them, usually for keyword and formatting reasons.
How does the score work?+
We compare your resume against the specific job description you paste in, weighting concrete keywords (skills, tools, titles), seniority signals and outcomes — not generic filler words.
Will this fix my resume?+
This free checker diagnoses. To apply every fix in one click (rewrites, bullets, formatting), use our full Resume Enhancer.
Is my resume kept private?+
Yes. Free runs are processed in memory and not stored or used to train shared models. You can delete saved versions any time on a paid plan.
What file types do you accept?+
Paste the text from your resume. For PDF or DOCX upload plus a closed-loop parse check, use the full Resume Enhancer.
Want every fix applied in one click?
The full Resume Enhancer rewrites the missing keywords into your bullets, runs a closed-loop ATS re-parse, and exports a clean PDF or DOCX.
Sign up freeNeed keyword ideas for a specific role? See the Resume Keywords hub.