ATS Resume Checker
Upload a PDF, DOCX, or TXT resume, or paste the text, to review structure, content quality, and job-specific alignment.
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Text-based PDF, DOCX, or TXT, up to 10 MB
Helps identify missing keywords from the target role
Free online tool
About ATS Resume Checker
Review your resume using practical applicant tracking system guidelines. The checker evaluates readable structure, keyword coverage, section completeness, contact information, and common parsing risks without claiming to predict a specific employer's ATS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS and why does it matter?
Applicant tracking systems help employers store, search, and review applications. Clear headings, readable text, complete contact details, and job-relevant language make a resume easier for these systems and recruiters to interpret.
How does the ATS resume checker work?
The checker reviews your resume across formatting, keyword coverage, section completeness, contact information, and common parsing risks. Its readiness result is directional guidance, not a prediction from a specific employer's ATS.
What score should I aim for?
Treat the score as a directional checklist, not a hiring guarantee. Fix critical parsing and contact issues first, then compare the resume with the actual job description for a more useful result.
Does this tool upload my resume to a server?
Resume contents are analyzed locally in your browser and are not uploaded by the current tool. The site still requests its pages and app files, and the hosting provider may keep standard security and reliability logs.
Can I check my resume against a specific job description?
Yes. Upload a text-based PDF, DOCX, or TXT resume, or paste the resume text, then paste a job description. The tool analyzes keyword matches and shows which important terms are missing.
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