Free ATS Resume Checker
Check your resume against applicant tracking systems (ATS). Upload your resume as a PDF or Word (DOCX) file, add the job description, and get a score out of 100, section-by-section feedback, a keyword match against the job you want and a prioritized list of fixes. Free, no sign-up.
What the ATS Resume Checker checks
| Area | What we look for | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Contact information | Email, phone number and LinkedIn profile | 10 |
| Professional summary | A short profile section near the top | 10 |
| Work experience | A clear experience section, dates and strong action verbs | 20 |
| Education | Degree or qualification, institution and year | 10 |
| Skills | A skills section with recognizable tools and methods | 15 |
| Keywords | How well your resume matches the job description you paste | 15 |
| Formatting | Bullet points, simple characters and a readable structure | 10 |
| Length | Roughly 300 to 1,100 words (one to two pages) | 5 |
| Clarity and impact | Numbers that prove results, and no "I" or "my" in bullets | 5 |
The score is an estimate produced by our AI analysis using these areas (or by these transparent rules alone if the AI service is unavailable). It is a guide to what to fix first, not a prediction of whether you will get an interview.
How to get the most useful result
- Upload a text-based PDF or DOCX. Scanned images contain no readable text; if you have one, paste the text into the box instead.
- Enter the job title you are targeting.
- Paste the full job description. This turns on keyword matching, which is often the biggest gap.
- Fix the top two or three issues, then run the analysis again to see your new score.
Your privacy
Your file is read in your browser using open-source libraries (PDF.js and Mammoth) loaded from a public CDN. To produce the AI analysis, the extracted text (not the file) is sent over an encrypted connection to our AI service, which runs on Cloudflare Workers AI; it is processed to create your result and is not stored or logged by us. If the AI service is unavailable, a rule-based check runs entirely in your browser. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same score an employer's ATS gives?
No. Every applicant tracking system works differently, and most do not show candidates a score at all. Our score highlights common, well-documented problems so you can fix them.
Why is my keyword score low?
Your resume may describe the right experience in different words from the job ad. Where it is true, use the employer's exact wording for skills and tools. Never add skills you do not have.
What file types and sizes are supported?
PDF and DOCX files up to 5 MB. Older .doc files are not supported; save them as DOCX first.
Does a score of 100 guarantee an interview?
No. Hiring decisions depend on your experience, the competition and the employer. A strong score simply means your resume avoids common mistakes.
Helpful guides
- What is an ATS?: how applicant tracking systems read resumes.
- ATS-friendly resume format: layout rules, a template and examples.
- Resume keywords by industry: keyword lists and how to use them without stuffing.
Related tools
- ATS Keyword Generator: see every keyword a job description asks for.
- Resume Builder: rebuild your resume in a clean, ATS-friendly layout.
- Cover Letter Generator: write a tailored letter for the same job.
Learn more in our ATS guides.