What is an ATS and why should I check my resume?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies to automatically screen resumes. If your resume isn't ATS-compatible, it may never reach human recruiters. Checking your resume helps you spot formatting, keyword and structure problems before you apply.

How accurate is the ATS resume checker?

Woberry's ATS check uses AI to review your resume's content, keywords and structure. It is not affiliated with Taleo, Workday, iCIMS or Greenhouse and does not run their software, so treat the score as guidance rather than a prediction of how a particular employer's ATS will parse or rank your resume.

What does the ATS compatibility score mean?

The ATS score (0-100) is an AI estimate of how well your resume follows ATS-friendly practices such as clean formatting, standard section headers and relevant keywords. A higher score means fewer issues were found; the list of issues and missing keywords shows what to improve. It is guidance, not a guarantee of how any employer's system will treat your resume.

Is the ATS resume checker free to use?

No. The ATS resume analysis is part of Woberry's paid plans and requires an account; see woberry.com/pricing. The free plan lets you build 1 resume with ATS-safe templates, with limited AI use and 1 PDF download, and the tips on this page are free to read.

What file formats does the ATS checker accept?

The ATS resume analysis accepts PDF files. Most modern ATS systems handle both text-based PDF and Word files well; avoid image files and scanned documents.

How do I improve my ATS compatibility score?

Common improvements include: using standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), avoiding graphics and complex formatting, including relevant keywords from job descriptions, using simple fonts like Arial or Calibri, ensuring proper file formatting, and using AI writing tools to rewrite sections with relevant keywords.

Why is my resume not getting past ATS systems?

Common reasons include: complex formatting with tables or columns, graphics and images, missing relevant keywords, non-standard section headers, incompatible fonts, improper file format, or poorly structured content. Woberry's resume analysis (paid plans) lists issues it finds with suggested fixes.

Can I test my resume for specific ATS systems?

No. Woberry does not run any employer's ATS software, such as Taleo (Oracle), Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse or Lever. Its AI check looks at general ATS-friendly practices (formatting, keywords and section structure) that apply across most ATS systems used by employers.

ATS Resume Check

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Learn what the Applicant Tracking Systems used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies look for. Woberry's AI resume analysis gives your resume an ATS score, flags issues and suggests missing keywords; it's included in paid plans.

Comprehensive ATS Analysis

Woberry's AI resume analysis, included in paid plans

AI ATS Review

AI reviews your resume against common ATS-friendly practices

Keyword Analysis

Identifies missing keywords for your target roles

Format Check

Flags formatting and structure issues, with suggested fixes

Score Tracking

Get a 0-100 ATS score for your resume

Common ATS Issues We Detect

Avoid these mistakes that cause ATS rejections

Graphics & Images

ATS cannot read visual elements

Fix: Use text-only formatting

Complex Tables

Tables confuse ATS parsing

Fix: Use simple bullet points

Missing Keywords

Lack of role-specific terms

Fix: Include job description keywords

Non-Standard Fonts

Fancy fonts may not render

Fix: Use Arial, Calibri, or Times

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