Free ATS Resume Checker

Is Your Resume Getting Past the Bots?

Over 97% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS software to filter resumes. Check your compatibility score instantly — for free.

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What Is an ATS?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that employers use to manage job applications. When you submit your resume online, it almost certainly passes through an ATS before a human recruiter sees it.

The ATS parses your resume into structured data, then ranks you against other applicants based on keyword matches, qualifications, and experience. Resumes that score below the employer's threshold are filtered out automatically.

The problem: A perfectly qualified candidate can be rejected if their resume uses the wrong formatting, misses key terms, or structures sections in a way the ATS cannot parse.

How Our ATS Checker Works

1

Upload Your Resume

Upload your resume PDF or paste the text directly. We support all standard resume formats.

2

Add the Job Description

Paste the job posting you want to apply to. Our AI compares your resume against the specific requirements.

3

Get Your Score

Receive an instant ATS compatibility score with a detailed breakdown of what to fix and what you are doing well.

What We Analyze

Keyword Analysis

We compare your resume against the job description to identify matched keywords, missing terms, and opportunities to strengthen your language.

Formatting Check

ATS systems choke on tables, headers, footers, and fancy graphics. We flag formatting issues that could prevent your resume from being parsed correctly.

Section Completeness

Missing a summary? No education section? We check that all standard resume sections are present and properly labeled for ATS recognition.

Length & Density

Too short looks thin. Too long gets skimmed. We analyze your resume length, whitespace ratio, and content density against industry benchmarks.

Sample Score Breakdown

Here is what a typical ATS check looks like. You will get a detailed score across every category.

Keyword Match
14 of 18 key terms found78%
Formatting
Clean, ATS-parseable layout95%
Section Structure
All required sections present85%
Content Quality
3 bullets need stronger metrics70%
Overall ATS Score
Good — minor improvements recommended82%

Recommendation: Add 4 missing keywords and quantify 3 achievement bullets to reach 90%+.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ATS and why does it matter?+
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that companies use to filter resumes before a human ever sees them. Over 97% of Fortune 500 companies use one. If your resume is not ATS-compatible, it may be automatically rejected — even if you are qualified for the role.
Is the ATS resume checker really free?+
Yes, the basic ATS compatibility check is completely free. You get a match score, keyword analysis, and formatting recommendations. The Pro plan adds advanced scoring, keyword gap analysis, and the ability to auto-fix issues with one click.
How accurate is the ATS score?+
Our scoring algorithm is modeled on how the most widely-used ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, iCIMS) parse and rank resumes. While no tool can guarantee a perfect prediction, our scores closely correlate with real-world ATS pass rates.
What score do I need to pass ATS screening?+
Most recruiters set ATS filters between 70–80% match. We recommend targeting at least 80% to be safe. Our checker shows you exactly which keywords and sections to improve to reach that threshold.
Can I check multiple resumes for different jobs?+
Yes. On the Free plan you can run ATS checks on up to 3 resumes per month. Pro and Premium plans include unlimited checks, plus the ability to generate a new tailored resume that automatically fixes the issues found.

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