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.

Frequently Asked Questions

A score of 80 or above is generally considered good. Scores below 60 mean your resume will likely be filtered out before a human sees it. Aim for 85+ for competitive roles.
ATS systems care about parseability and keyword density — not necessarily quality. A beautifully designed PDF with columns and icons may score lower than a plain-text resume because the parser can't read the formatting.
Absolutely. This is the single most important thing you can do. Copy exact phrases and skills from the job description (where truthful) into your resume. ATS systems match exact strings.
No. Your resume text is analyzed in real-time and never stored or logged on our servers. Your data is private.

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