Check Your Resume for ATS
Before Recruiters Do
Our free ATS resume checker scans your CV the same way Applicant Tracking Systems do. Get your ATS score, see missing keywords, and fix formatting issues that cause 73% of resumes to be auto-rejected.
No account required. Results in 60 seconds. Full report unlocks for £19.
What is an ATS Resume Checker?
An ATS resume checker is a tool that analyses your CV the same way Applicant Tracking Systems do. When you apply for a job online, your resume is first processed by ATS software — not a human. This software scans for keywords, parses your formatting, and assigns a score that determines whether your application moves forward.
The problem? Most CVs are formatted in ways that ATS cannot read properly. Multi-column layouts, tables, headers, footers, graphics, and fancy fonts all cause parsing errors. The result: your qualifications get lost, keywords are missed, and your application is filtered out before a recruiter ever sees it.
Our ATS checker shows you exactly what the applicant tracking system sees. Upload your CV, get your ATS score, and see precisely which keywords you are missing and which formatting issues need fixing.
What Our ATS Resume Checker Shows You
Instant ATS Score
Get your 0-100 ATS compatibility score in seconds. Know exactly where you stand before applying.
Missing Keywords
See which keywords from the job description your CV is missing. The exact terms ATS systems search for.
What ATS Sees
View your CV exactly as the ATS parses it. Tables, columns, and graphics often get completely skipped.
Formatting Fixes
Specific issues flagged with exact fixes. Multi-column layouts, headers, footers, text boxes — all identified.
Why You Need to Check Resume for ATS
of CVs rejected by ATS before human review
Source: ResumeLab, 2022
of large employers use ATS to filter applications
Source: Jobscan, 2023
average applications per corporate job posting
Source: LinkedIn Talent Insights
How to Use the ATS Resume Checker
Upload Your CV
Upload your resume in PDF or Word format. We parse it the same way ATS software does.
Add Job Description (Optional)
Paste the job posting to get keyword matching specific to the role.
Get Your ATS Score
Receive instant 0-100 score with breakdown by keywords, formatting, and readability.
Fix and Apply
Use the prioritised fix list to update your CV. Most issues take under 20 minutes.
ATS Resume Checker FAQ
Is the ATS resume checker really free?
Yes. The initial scan and ATS score are completely free with no account required. You see your score and 2 missing keywords free. The full report with all keywords and fixes unlocks for £19.
How accurate is the ATS checker?
We parse CVs using the same methods as major ATS systems (Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever). The score reflects real-world ATS compatibility.
What file formats can I upload?
PDF and Word (.docx) files up to 5MB. These are the formats most commonly accepted by employers and ATS systems.
Is my CV data kept private?
Your CV is deleted from our servers immediately after scanning. We do not store, share, or sell your resume data.