Resume Roast
Get brutally honest feedback on the top 5 problems with your resume. No sugarcoating -- just the truth about what recruiters really think. 100% private, runs in your browser.
Paste Your Resume Text
Copy the text from your resume and paste it below. We will find the top 5 problems and tell you exactly how to fix them -- with zero sugarcoating.
What Will We Roast?
We analyze your resume for the most common mistakes that make recruiters cringe -- and rank the top 5 worst offenders. Here is what we check:
Weak/Passive Language
"Responsible for" and "helped with" make you sound like a bystander, not a leader.
Missing Metrics
No numbers = no proof. Recruiters want to see the impact, not just the activity.
Resume Length
Too short looks inexperienced. Too long says you cannot edit. Both are bad.
Missing Sections
No Skills section? No Summary? ATS systems will reject you before a human even looks.
Buzzword Overload
"Synergy," "team player," "self-starter" -- these words have lost all meaning.
Formatting Issues
Walls of text, no bullet points, inconsistent structure. Visual chaos = instant skip.
First-Person Pronouns
"I did this, I did that" -- resumes use implied first person. Drop the "I."
Generic Statements
"Excellent communication skills" could be on literally anyone's resume.
Cliche Objectives
"Seeking a challenging position" is the resume equivalent of a yawn.
Spelling & Grammar
One typo can cost you the interview. We catch the common ones.
Why Brutal Honesty?
Most resume feedback is too polite to be useful. Your friend says "looks great!" Your career counselor gives vague advice. Meanwhile, the recruiter who rejected you in 6 seconds never tells you why.
This tool gives you the feedback that hiring managers are thinking but never saying out loud. It is the difference between "your resume could use some improvement" and "your objective statement sounds like it was written in 2003 and your bullet points have zero measurable results."
The goal is not to be mean -- it is to be helpful. Every roast comes with a specific, actionable fix. Think of it as tough love for your career.
Sources & Further Reading: Indeed: Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid · Harvard Business Review: How to Make Your Resume Stand Out · CareerOneStop Resume Guide (U.S. DOL)
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