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Free ATS resume check

Improve your resume and get more interviews.

Upload your resume for a free ATS score and 31 recruiter-style checks. Then fix weak lines with AI rewrites and download it in an ATS-friendly template.

  • 31 recruiter checks
  • Score in under a minute
  • Private by default

Upload your resume

Upload your resume to get your score and suggestions.

Private. Delete it anytime.

How it works

From upload to an improved resume in three steps

  1. 1

    Upload your resume

    Drop in a PDF or DOCX up to 5 MB, or try the sample resume. We read the text the same way an applicant tracking system does.

  2. 2

    Get your score and checks

    Choose your experience level and create a free account. You get a score out of 100 with recruiter-style checks on impact, language, structure and ATS readability.

  3. 3

    Fix it and download

    Work through the checks, rewrite weak lines with AI, then download your improved resume as a PDF or Word file in an ATS-friendly template.

What we check

31 checks recruiters and ATS software care about

Every check explains what it found and how to fix it, and the most important ones are weighted more heavily in your score.

Impact

4 checks

Do your bullets show results? We look for numbers, outcomes and strong openings.

  • Quantify impact
  • Repetition
  • Action verbs
  • Professional summary

Language

9 checks

Clear, active writing without filler, buzzwords, pronouns or repeated phrases.

  • Bullet length
  • Personal pronouns
  • Buzzwords
  • Filler words
  • Passive voice
  • Verb tense
  • Duplicate bullets
  • Capitalization
  • Punctuation

Structure

10 checks

The sections recruiters expect, in the right order, with consistent dates.

  • Resume length
  • Bullets per role
  • Contact info
  • Name and title
  • Sections
  • Section order
  • Employment dates
  • Reverse-chronological order
  • Employment gaps
  • Education

ATS readability

8 checks

A layout and file that applicant tracking systems can parse without losing text.

  • Contact formatting
  • Section headings
  • Date format
  • Skills section
  • Skills in context
  • ATS-friendly layout
  • Special characters
  • Readable file

AI rewrites

Turn duties into results, one line at a time

Pick a flagged line and get a stronger version built from your own words. Review it, edit it or ask for another, and only apply what you like. Your facts stay yours.

Example of an AI rewrite

Before

Developed new features and worked with product managers.

After

Partnered with product managers to ship prioritized platform features.

What it costs

The check is free. AI help uses credits.

Always free

  • ATS score out of 100
  • Every recruiter-style check
  • ATS-friendly templates
  • PDF and Word downloads

Uses credits

  • AI rewrites of single lines and your summary
  • Ask AI questions about your resume
  • AutoFix for many lines at once

New accounts start with free credits. See plans and credit packs

Private by default. Your resume is only used for your review. Uploads that aren’t saved to an account are deleted after 48 hours, and you can delete a saved review at any time.

Questions about improving your resume

Is the resume check really free?

Yes. Your ATS score, every check, the templates and the PDF and Word downloads are free. AI features such as line rewrites, Ask AI and AutoFix use credits, and every new account starts with free credits.

What file types can I upload?

PDF or DOCX files up to 5 MB. Scanned images can't be read, so export your resume from Word, Google Docs or your resume builder instead.

What is an ATS and why does it matter?

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the software most employers use to collect and search applications. If it can't read your resume, or your resume lacks clear sections and keywords, a recruiter may never see it.

How is my resume scored?

Your resume runs through recruiter-style checks grouped into impact, language, structure and ATS readability. Each check is weighted, and the score shows both where you are now and how high you could get by fixing what's flagged.

Will the AI make things up?

No. Rewrites work from your own lines and keep your facts. You see each suggestion before anything changes, and you can edit it, try another version, or keep your original.

Do I need an account?

You can upload without one. A free account is needed to see your results, so your review is saved and only you can open it.

Is my resume private?

Yes. Your resume is only used for your review. Uploads that aren't saved to an account are deleted automatically after 48 hours, and you can delete a saved review at any time from My reviews.

Can I keep editing after the review?

Yes. Open your improved resume in the resume builder to keep editing, switch templates and tailor it for each job.

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