Check how ready your CV is for applicant tracking systems: contact details, sections, dates, numbers, formatting and keyword match with a job ad.
Fill in the fields, then press “Check my CV” to see the result here.
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About the ATS Resume Checker
Many employers screen CVs with software before a person reads them. This checker reads your CV the way those systems do and lists what may stop it: missing contact details, non-standard section headings, missing dates, achievements without numbers, decorative symbols and, if you add a job ad, missing keywords.
When to use the ATS Resume Checker?
Check your resume before sending it to any posting that uses an online form or application portal, after any big change to its layout, and when you apply to many jobs without getting replies. The check surfaces structure problems you cannot see by eye, such as text that scrambles when copied or missing contact details.
How to use the ATS Resume Checker?
- Copy the full text of your CV and paste it.
- Paste the job ad if you are applying for a specific role.
- Press “Check my CV” and fix the items marked as needing work, starting with the critical ones.
- Check again after editing.
How to read the result
You get an overall score and a checklist that separates the red items, which affect machine reading most, from smaller improvements. A score of 75 or more usually means the structure is sound, but what matters more than the number is the reason behind each note.
Tips for a better result
- Copy the text from the same PDF you will send, not from the original Word file, so you see what the system will actually read.
- Paste a real job posting into the second field so keyword match counts toward the score, and run the check again for each job you care about.
- Fix the red items first, then check again after every change to make sure the fix did not break something else.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Chasing a perfect score at the expense of readable writing; a resume written only for machines feels stiff to a human reader.
- Using creative section titles such as My Journey instead of Experience and Education, which systems do not recognize.
- Putting contact details in the page header or footer of the file; many systems ignore both.
Note: The score is a guideline based on general rules, not the result of any specific hiring system, and it does not guarantee acceptance.
Frequently asked questions
Does a high score guarantee an interview?
No. It means the CV is easy for systems to read and matches the ad. Your experience and the competition still decide the outcome.
Why paste text instead of uploading a file?
Pasting shows exactly what a system extracts from your file. If the pasted text is jumbled, the system probably sees it that way too.
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