ATS Resume Checker

Over 90% of large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter resumes before a human ever reads them. If your resume isn't formatted correctly or missing key sections, it gets rejected automatically — no matter how qualified you are. This free ATS checker scans your resume for the most common issues and gives you a clear score with actionable fixes.

What This Tool Checks

The scanner evaluates your resume across multiple categories: standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), contact information completeness, formatting issues that trip up ATS parsers (like tables, columns, and images), resume length, action verbs usage, and quantifiable achievements. If you also paste a job description, it performs keyword matching to show which important terms from the listing appear in your resume and which are missing.

How to Improve Your ATS Score

Use standard section headings — don't get creative with names like "My Journey" instead of "Experience." Keep formatting simple: no tables, no multi-column layouts, no text boxes, no images or icons. Use a standard font. Include your full contact info at the top. Start bullet points with strong action verbs like "Led," "Built," "Increased." Quantify achievements with numbers wherever possible — "$2M revenue" beats "increased revenue."

What Score Should I Aim For?

80% or above means your resume is well-optimized for ATS. 60-79% means there are issues to fix but it may still pass. Below 60% means significant problems that are likely getting your resume filtered out. Focus on the red items first — those are the critical failures that most commonly cause rejections.