Free ATS Resume Checker
See how your resume scores against any job in about 30 seconds. Get an honest ATS score, the keywords the filters look for, and the real gaps to fix. No signup, no card.
- Free to run — no signup, no card
- A real ATS score and job-match score
- The exact keywords and gaps the filters flag
- Build and download a CV free (PDF or DOCX)
- Your words, not AI-written
How the ATS checker works
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Add your resume
Upload a PDF or DOCX, paste the text, or drop in a link. No account needed.
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Add the job (optional)
Paste a job description or its URL for a match score, or check your CV on its own.
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See what the filter sees
Get your ATS score, the missing keywords, your strengths, and a sample rewrite in about 30 seconds.
What is an ATS, and why do resumes get rejected?
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is the software employers use to collect and filter job applications. Before a recruiter reads your resume, the ATS parses it into fields and ranks it against the role. If it cannot read your layout, or your experience does not match the job's keywords, strong candidates get filtered out before a human ever looks.
This checker shows you what that filter sees: how readable your resume is, which keywords from the job are present or missing, and where the wording is holding you back. You fix the real gaps, not guesswork.
Genuinely free, no dark patterns
Plenty of “free” checkers show a score, then paywall the fixes or the download. We do it differently. The ATS check and job-match score are free to run with no signup and no card, and the CV builder is free to use and download as a PDF or DOCX. When you want the full rewrite, cover letter, and interview coach, it is a one-time unlock, with no subscription. What you build is yours to keep.
ATS resume checker FAQ
Is the ATS resume checker really free?
Yes. You can run it with no signup and no card, and see your ATS score, the gaps, and a sample rewrite for free. The full rewrite, cover letter, and interview coach are a one-time unlock, with no subscription. The CV builder is free to use and download, always.
How do I check if my resume is ATS-friendly?
Add your resume above by upload, paste, or link, and optionally the job description. In about 30 seconds you get an ATS readability score, the keywords the filters look for, and where your CV falls short.
Is the ATS score a pass or fail probability?
No. An 86/100 is not an 86% chance of passing an ATS or landing an interview. It is a match score: how closely your experience lines up with this specific role, and which signals moved it up or down.
What is a good ATS score?
There is no universal cutoff. Different systems and roles weight things differently, so treat the score as a relative guide. Use the flagged gaps and missing keywords to raise it, rather than chasing a single magic number.
Can ChatGPT check my resume's ATS score?
A general AI can estimate, but it does not parse your resume the way a real ATS does, or weigh it against a specific job's requirements. A dedicated checker scores your CV against the actual job description and shows the keyword and format gaps you can fix.
Does ResuMate store my resume?
A free scan without an account is kept for 7 days so we can show it to you again, then deleted automatically. The free CV builder stores nothing on our servers: it runs in your browser.