ATS Resume Checker: free resume score and keyword match

See whether applicant tracking systems can read your resume, and how well it matches the job you're applying for.

How to check your resume

Upload your resume as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, or paste its text.
Paste the job description to see which of its keywords your resume includes. This is optional but recommended.
Click Check my resume, then fix the items marked ✗ first, then those marked !.

What is checked

Readable text: scanned or image-only resumes can't be read at all, so they score 0.
Layout: tables, text boxes and two-column designs are often read out of order; contact details only in the page header may be skipped.
Standard headings: "Work Experience", "Education" and "Skills" tell the ATS where each part is.
Content: email and phone, one to two pages, dates for each role, bullets that start with action verbs and show numbers, and no date of birth or marital status.
Keywords: the key skills and phrases from the job ad, filtered to skip filler like "team" or "strong", matched against your resume.

Example

A one-page data analyst resume with clear headings, dated roles and bullets such as "Built 12 Power BI dashboards used by 300 store managers" passes every layout and content check. Against a job ad asking for SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau and Snowflake, it matches 10 of 13 key terms (77%) and lists snowflake, warehouse and scripting as missing, which tells you what to add if you have that experience. The same resume in a two-column template drops from 100 to 85, because of the layout alone.

Tips

Tailor the summary and skills for each application; one generic resume matches few ads well.
Start from a clean, single-column layout with the Resume builder.
Save as PDF from Word or Google Docs; don't scan a printed copy or export from a design tool as an image.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS?

An applicant tracking system is the software many employers use to collect applications. It reads your resume into fields such as work history, education and skills, and recruiters then search and filter those fields, often by keywords from the job ad.

Is this the same score an employer sees?

No. Every ATS is different and none publishes how it ranks resumes. This checker looks for the common problems that stop a resume being read correctly, and for how well it matches the job ad, so treat the score as a guide.

PDF or Word: which is better for an ATS?

Both work with modern systems when the text is real text in a single column. A PDF exported from Word or Google Docs is fine; a scanned PDF or one made from an image is not. Follow the format the job ad asks for.

Should I copy every missing keyword into my resume?

Only where it's true. Add missing skills and terms you genuinely have, in your skills section and in the bullet points where you used them. Recruiters read the resume after the ATS.

Is my resume uploaded?

No. The file and the job description are read in your browser and never leave your device.