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75% of resumes are rejected by ATS systems before a human ever sees them. Check if your resume will pass—100% free, instant results.

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Why Your Resume Gets Rejected (Before Humans See It)

75%

Rejected by ATS

3 out of 4 resumes never reach a hiring manager because ATS systems can't parse them correctly

99%

Companies Use ATS

Nearly every Fortune 500 company uses Applicant Tracking Systems to filter resumes automatically

6s

Average Scan Time

ATS systems take 6 seconds to scan and rank your resume—you need to pass instantly

Common ATS Killers

Tables, text boxes, or columns
Headers and footers with important info
Images, graphics, or logos
Non-standard fonts or formatting
Missing keywords from job description
Incorrect file format (not .docx or PDF)
Fancy formatting (borders, colors, icons)
Acronyms without spelled-out versions

How Our ATS Checker Works

1

Upload Your Resume

Drop your resume (PDF or DOCX) into our ATS scanner. Takes 2 seconds, no signup needed.

2

We Scan Like Real ATS

Our AI analyzes your resume exactly like Fortune 500 ATS systems (Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse).

3

Get Instant Results

See your ATS compatibility score, what's wrong, and exactly how to fix it—in under 30 seconds.

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What Our ATS Resume Checker Analyzes

File Format Compatibility

  • Checks if your file type is readable (PDF, DOCX)
  • Detects problematic formatting (tables, columns, text boxes)
  • Identifies images, graphics, or charts that ATS can't read

Keyword Optimization

  • Scans for industry-specific keywords and skills
  • Matches against job description requirements
  • Suggests missing keywords to add

Section Structure

  • Verifies standard section headers (Work Experience, Education)
  • Checks for contact information placement
  • Ensures proper date formatting

Parsing & Readability

  • Tests if ATS can extract your name, email, phone
  • Checks font compatibility and size
  • Identifies headers/footers that might be ignored

Real Results: Before vs. After ATS Optimization

Before

ATS Score: 32/100

❌ Problems Found:

  • •Resume in 2-column format - ATS can't parse correctly
  • •Contact info in header - will be skipped by most ATS
  • •Missing 12 keywords from job description
  • •Non-standard section headers ("Professional Journey")
  • •Image of logo at top

Likely to be auto-rejected by ATS

After

ATS Score: 94/100

✅ Improvements Made:

  • Converted to single-column, friendly format
  • Moved contact info to body (no header/footer)
  • Added all 12 missing keywords naturally
  • Used standard headers (Work Experience, Education)
  • Removed all images and graphics

Ready to pass ATS and reach hiring managers!

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ATS Resume Checker FAQs

What is an ATS resume checker?▼
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker scans your resume the same way company hiring software does. It identifies formatting issues, missing keywords, and compatibility problems that would cause your resume to be rejected automatically—before a human ever sees it.
Is your ATS checker really free?▼
Yes, completely free. Upload your resume and get an instant ATS compatibility score with specific feedback on what to fix. No credit card, no signup required for the basic check. Premium features like unlimited checks and job-specific optimization are available if you want them.
Which ATS systems does this work for?▼
Our checker is trained on the most common ATS platforms: Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, BambooHR, and more. These systems power 99% of Fortune 500 company applications, so if you pass our check, you'll pass theirs.
How do I make my resume friendly?▼

Quick fixes:

  • Use a simple, single-column layout
  • Stick to standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
  • Avoid tables, text boxes, headers, and footers
  • Use standard section headers (Work Experience, Education, Skills)
  • Save as .docx or PDF (not image-based PDFs)
  • Include keywords from the job description
  • Remove images, graphics, and logos

Our ATS checker shows you exactly which of these issues your resume has.

What's a good ATS score?▼
80+ = Excellent - Your resume will pass most ATS systems
60-79 = Good - Passable but room for improvement
40-59 = Fair - Significant issues that might cause rejection
Below 40 = Poor - Likely to be auto-rejected

Aim for 85+ to be safe. Small fixes can often boost your score from 60 to 90+.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?▼
Yes, but only text-based PDFs (created from Word, Google Docs, or a resume builder). Image-based PDFs (scanned documents or PDFs with embedded images) cannot be read by ATS. When in doubt, use .docx format—it's the safest choice for ATS compatibility.

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