Free ATS resume checker
Paste your resume and the job ad to see missing keywords and basic format issues.
About the ats resume checker
Many employers use applicant tracking systems to sort and search resumes. This checker compares the words in your resume with the words in a job description and flags simple formatting problems. It is a keyword and format check, not AI, and it cannot predict what any particular employer's software will do. Your text is processed in your browser and is never uploaded.
How it works
- Keyword match: the tool pulls out the meaningful words and phrases from the job description and shows which ones appear in your resume and which do not.
- Contact details: it looks for an email address and a phone number in your text.
- Section names: it checks for standard headings such as Experience, Education and Skills, which are the easiest for software to recognise.
- Length, bullets and dates: it looks at overall length, if you use bullet points, and if dates are written in a consistent way.
- Limits: a high match does not guarantee an interview, and a low one does not mean rejection. Only add keywords that are true for you.
How to use it
Step 1
Paste your resume text into the first box and the full job description into the second.
Step 2
Run the check and read the list of missing keywords and format notes.
Step 3
Edit your resume where the missing terms honestly apply to your experience, then run the check again.
Good to know
- Use the employer's wording for skills you really have. If the ad says customer onboarding and you wrote client setup, use their phrase.
- Do not paste in a block of keywords at the bottom. A person will read your resume too, and it will look careless.
- Check one resume against one job at a time. Each ad asks for different things, so adjust a copy per application.
Questions
Does my resume get uploaded?
No. The check runs in your browser and your text stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
Will a good score get me past an ATS?
Not for certain. Different employers use different systems and settings, and this tool checks keywords and basic format only. Treat the result as a guide for edits, not a prediction.
Is this checker AI?
No. It compares words and checks simple rules, so the same input gives the same result each time.