Free ATS Resume Checker
Paste your resume text and review a heuristic score across writing and structure checks. Free, no sign-up, and completely private — the analysis runs in your browser and your resume is never uploaded.
What This Checker Looks For
350–900 words fits the 1–2 page range recruiters expect; far outside it signals padding or missing substance.
ATS software extracts contact details into a database record — if parsing fails, recruiters cannot reach you at all.
Parsers map your content using headings like Experience, Education, and Skills. Creative headings ("My Journey") break the mapping.
Resumes with numbers score dramatically better with human reviewers — metrics are the difference between claims and evidence.
Bullets that open with Led, Built, Increased read as ownership; passive phrasing like "responsible for" reads as duty-listing.
Resume convention drops I/me/my. Their presence flags an unpolished resume to experienced reviewers.
Phrases like "team player" and "go-getter" carry zero information. The checker flags them so you can replace claims with facts.
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ATS Checker FAQ
Is this ATS checker really free?
Yes — no account, no email capture, no paywalled report. Paste your resume, click check, and read the full results immediately. The analysis runs in JavaScript in your browser; your resume text never leaves your device.
What is an ATS and why does it reject resumes?
An Applicant Tracking System is software that stores and filters job applications. Employers configure different screening workflows and may use application questions or eligibility rules. Clear formatting and relevant, accurate experience can help reviewers understand your application; no universal rejection rate applies.
How accurate is a text-based ATS check?
It checks the substance an ATS and recruiter actually evaluate: structure, keywords, metrics, and phrasing. What it cannot see is your visual layout — so pair it with an ATS-safe template (single column, no tables or text boxes) to cover both halves.
What is a good ATS score?
On this checker, 80+ means your resume is structurally sound — focus your energy on tailoring keywords per job. 60–79 means specific fixable gaps; below 60 usually indicates missing sections, missing metrics, or a length problem worth an hour of rework.
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