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Paste your resume and a job description to see how well your keywords match, which important terms are missing and whether your structure is easy for software to read.
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How to use the ATS Resume Checker
- Paste your resume as plain text.
- Paste the full job description.
- Press Analyse match.
- Add missing keywords where they truthfully apply, then re-run the check.
About this tool
The tool extracts the most frequent meaningful words and phrases from the job description, checks whether your resume contains them, and scores common structure signals such as contact details, standard headings, length, numbers and action verbs. It is a heuristic, not the algorithm of any particular ATS.
For help reading your results, see our step-by-step guide to checking a resume against a job description.
Free to use. Your inputs are processed in your browser and are not sent to our servers. Results are estimates for general information; see the disclaimer.
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What an ATS checker can tell you
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to collect and search job applications. This free checker compares your resume with one specific job description, so you can see which skills and phrases you may have left out. It runs in your browser, with no sign-up or upload.
How your match score is calculated
| Part of the score | Weight | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | 70% | Up to 25 of the most frequent meaningful words in the job description, with common ones counting for more |
| Structure | 30% | Email, phone, standard headings, length, numbers, action verbs and table characters |
A score of 75 or more is labelled Strong match, 55 to 74 is Moderate match, and anything lower is Needs work. These labels belong to this tool, and they don't predict how any employer's system will rank you.
How to improve your resume score honestly
- Review the missing keywords: ignore company names, places and general words, and focus on real skills and tools.
- Use the employer's wording: if you have the skill under another name, use the term from the advert.
- Show evidence: add keywords inside your achievements, not just in a list.
- Fix structure warnings: add missing headings, contact details or measurable results.
- Stop before it reads badly: a natural resume at 70 is better than a stuffed one at 95.
Limits of a keyword checker
- Different word forms, such as "managing" and "managed", may be treated as different words.
- Abbreviations and full terms, such as "KPI" and "key performance indicators", are matched separately.
- It only sees whether a word appears, so it can't judge how strong your experience is.
- Very short job adverts give less reliable results, so paste the full description.
Our step-by-step guide shows how to work through your results. If your layout needs fixing, the Free Resume Builder creates a clean single-column PDF, and you can follow up with the Cover Letter Generator.
Frequently asked questions
Does a high score guarantee an interview?
No. Real systems and recruiters use different rules. Treat the score as guidance for improving relevance, not a prediction.
Should I copy keywords from the job description?
Only include terms that honestly describe your experience. Keyword stuffing can hurt you with human reviewers.
Is my resume uploaded?
No. The analysis runs entirely in your browser.
Is this ATS resume checker free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limit, and your resume stays in your browser.
What is a good ATS score?
This tool labels 75 or above as a strong match and 55 to 74 as moderate. There is no universal standard, because every checker and tracking system works differently.
Can I upload a PDF to check it?
No. Copy the text from your resume and paste it in. If it pastes in a jumbled order, a tracking system may struggle with your layout too.
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