Free ATS Resume Checker
Paste your resume and a job description to instantly see your ATS match score — and the exact keywords you're missing. No sign-up required.
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Start free →Why your resume gets rejected before a human sees it
Most mid-to-large companies run every resume through an Applicant Tracking System first. If your resume doesn't contain the skills and terms the job description asks for, it can be filtered out automatically — the applicant-to-interview rate has fallen to roughly 1 in 33. The fastest fix is to mirror the language of each job posting: use this checker to find the gaps, then add the keywords you genuinely have.
How to improve your ATS score
- 1. Tailor to one job at a time. A generic resume can't score well against every posting. Match keywords to the specific job description you're applying to — that's the single biggest lever.
- 2. Add the missing keywords you genuinely have. The checker shows exactly which required skills and terms are absent. Add the real ones to your summary, skills, and experience bullets.
- 3. Use a clean, single-column layout. Tables, text boxes, headers/footers, and graphics often get garbled by ATS parsers. Standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) parse reliably.
- 4. Spell out acronyms once. "Search Engine Optimization (SEO)" matches both the abbreviation and the full phrase.
- 5. Submit a .docx or a text-based PDF. Avoid image-only PDFs and unusual fonts; the parser has to read your text, not a picture of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS?
An Applicant Tracking System is software companies use to filter resumes before a human sees them. It scans for keywords from the job description — resumes that don't match get screened out, often around 75% of applicants.
How does this checker work?
It extracts the important skills and terms from the job description, then checks which ones appear in your resume. You get a match score plus the exact keywords you're missing so you can add the ones you genuinely have.
Is it really free?
Yes — this checker runs entirely in your browser session with no sign-up. Create a free account to save resumes, generate tailored versions, and track your applications.