Resume ATS Score Checker

Paste your resume text and see if it will pass Applicant Tracking Systems. Get a score and fix it before applying.

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What Is an ATS and Why Does It Reject 75% of Resumes?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that automatically scans, parses, and ranks resumes before a human ever sees them. Most companies — including 99% of Fortune 500 companies — use ATS software to filter applicants.

If your resume isn't formatted correctly or is missing the right keywords, it gets rejected automatically — no matter how qualified you are. Our ATS checker analyzes your resume against the same criteria real ATS systems use.

Keyword Matching

ATS systems scan for job-relevant keywords. If your resume doesn't include the right technical skills, tools, or industry terms, it scores low. Mirror the language used in the job description.

Content & Length

A resume that's too short looks thin. Too long and recruiters lose interest. Most ATS prefer 400–800 words for one page, or 600–1200 words for a two-page resume.

Contact Information

ATS parsers need to identify your name, email, and phone number. Missing or oddly formatted contact info means the recruiter can't follow up — even if you're the perfect candidate.

Resume Sections

ATS systems look for clearly labeled sections: Work Experience, Education, Skills. Missing standard sections confuses the parser and lowers your rank in the applicant pool.

How to Get a Perfect ATS Score

A high ATS score means your resume is readable, well-structured, and keyword-rich. Use plain text formatting, standard section headings, and real keywords from the job description. Skip tables, images, and fancy columns — they break most parsers.

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