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ATS Resume Checker

Score your resume against ATS criteria and match it to any job description.

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What is the ATS Resume Checker?

An ATS resume checker scans your resume the way an Applicant Tracking System does and tells you whether it will make it past the software filter to a human recruiter. Most mid-size and large companies run every application through an ATS first, and resumes that aren't formatted or worded for it get auto-rejected before anyone reads them. This free checker scores your resume on the factors that matter and gives you a concrete fix-list.

Paste your resume text — or upload the PDF and we'll extract the text for you — and optionally paste the job description you're targeting. The checker looks for the standard sections an ATS expects, confirms your contact details are parseable, measures whether your achievements are quantified, checks for strong action verbs, and (when you add a job posting) compares your resume against the role's key terms to show exactly which keywords you're missing.

Everything runs in your browser. Your resume is never uploaded to a server or stored anywhere — which matters, because a resume is full of personal information. You get an honest score and an actionable checklist without handing your data to anyone.

How to check your resume for ATS

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    Paste your full resume into the resume box, or click “Upload resume” to load a PDF or TXT file — the text is extracted automatically in your browser.

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    Optionally paste the job description for the role you want. This unlocks keyword matching against that specific posting.

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    Read your ATS score out of 100 and work down the checklist. Green items pass, amber items are worth improving, and red items are likely costing you interviews.

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    If you added a job description, scan the “missing keywords” list and weave the relevant ones into your resume — only where they're genuinely true of your experience.

Why run your resume through an ATS checker

Get past the filter

Most applications are screened by software first. This checker flags the issues that cause automatic rejections before a recruiter ever sees you.

Tailor to each job

Paste a job description and instantly see which of its key terms are missing from your resume so you can target each application.

Make impact measurable

It nudges you to quantify results and use strong action verbs — the difference between a forgettable bullet and a compelling one.

Totally private

Your resume is analysed in your browser and never uploaded. Your personal details stay on your device.

What an ATS looks for in a resume

An Applicant Tracking System parses your resume into structured data — name, contact info, work history, education, skills — and then ranks it, often against keywords pulled from the job description. If the parser can't find a clear “Experience” or “Education” heading, or your contact details are buried in a header image or a multi-column layout it can't read, your resume can be scored as incomplete even when it isn't. That's why standard section titles and a clean, single-column, text-based layout matter so much.

Keywords are the other half of the equation. Many systems score how well your resume matches the specific role, so a resume that lists “managed a team” when the posting asks for “team leadership” may be marked down. The fix isn't keyword stuffing — it's mirroring the real language of the job description for the skills and experience you genuinely have. This checker surfaces those missing terms so you can make informed edits.

Beyond parsing and keywords, recruiters who do read your resume respond to evidence. Quantified achievements (“cut page load time by 40%”, “grew signups 3×”) and strong action verbs make your impact concrete. The checker rewards both, because a resume that's ATS-friendly and genuinely persuasive is what actually lands interviews. Save your final version as a PDF or .docx with selectable text — never as a flattened image — so the ATS can read every word.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS resume checker?
It's a tool that evaluates your resume the way an Applicant Tracking System would — checking sections, contact details, keywords, and formatting — then scores it and tells you what to fix so it passes the automated screen.
How do I make my resume ATS-friendly?
Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), a clean single-column layout, selectable text (not images), strong action verbs, quantified results, and keywords drawn from the job description. This checker flags each of these.
Does it compare my resume to a job description?
Yes. Paste the job posting and the checker extracts its key terms, shows your match percentage, and lists the important keywords missing from your resume.
Is my resume uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. The entire analysis — including PDF text extraction — happens in your browser. Your resume and personal details are never uploaded or saved.
What's a good ATS score?
Aim for 75 or above. That generally means your resume has the expected sections, parseable contact info, quantified achievements, and solid keyword coverage. Below 50 usually means structural issues that need fixing.
Can I upload a PDF resume?
Yes. Upload a PDF (or a plain-text file) and the tool extracts the text automatically so you don't have to copy and paste.

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