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Free ATS Resume Checker
Upload your resume and see it the way an applicant tracking system does: a score out of 100, the keywords you're missing, and what to fix first.
Resume fundamentals
How an ATS reads your resume
An applicant tracking system (ATS), such as Workday, Greenhouse or Lever, turns your resume into searchable fields for experience, education and skills. Clear structure helps it read your information correctly, while role-specific language helps recruiters find it.
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Keep the layout simple
Use one column. Avoid sidebars, tables, text boxes, icons and decorative graphics that can scramble the reading order.
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Use familiar section names
Choose headings such as Experience, Education, Skills and Projects so the ATS knows where each detail belongs.
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Match the role's language
Use relevant terms from the job description, then demonstrate each skill in an experience or project bullet.
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Show measurable impact
“Reduced API latency by 40%” communicates more than “Worked on performance.”
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Upload selectable text
Export a text-based PDF or DOCX. A scan is only an image, so an ATS may see a blank page.
What the ATS checker looks at
Can an ATS read your file? (30 points)
We check that the text can be extracted at all, that the layout is a single column, that there are no tables or grids, and that fonts don't turn into unreadable symbols. A scanned or image-only resume scores zero here, because an ATS sees a blank page.
Resume keywords (30 points)
We compare your resume with the skills recruiters search for in your target role, or with a job description you paste in. Skills that only sit in a list earn less than skills you back up with an experience bullet.
Sections and contact details (15 points)
An ATS maps your resume using standard headings like Experience, Education and Skills. We also check for an email, phone number and LinkedIn link in the body of the page, not hidden in a header or image.
Bullet point quality (15 points)
Recruiters skim. We look for bullets that start with a strong verb, include a number, and avoid phrases like “responsible for”.
Formatting (10 points)
Length that fits your experience, one date format throughout, and your most recent role first.
Most ATS problems come down to a messy file or missing keywords, and both are quick to fix. Once your resume is in shape, the next step is the interview itself: practice with a free mock interview.
Frequently asked questions
›What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the software companies use to collect and search job applications. Recruiters look for candidates by typing in skills and job titles. If the ATS can't read your resume, or your resume doesn't use those words, a recruiter may never see it.
›How is my ATS score calculated?
We score five things out of 100: whether an ATS can read your file (30 points), how many of the expected keywords you have (30), standard sections and contact details (15), bullet points with numbers and strong verbs (15), and length and date formatting (10). Scoring follows fixed rules, so the same resume always gets the same score.
›Is the ATS resume checker free?
Yes. Your first check needs no sign-up. With a free Roundz account you get 20 checks a day, so you can re-check after every edit.
›Do you store my resume?
No. We read the file, score it and throw it away. We save the score report, without your resume text, so we can count your free checks.
›What file types are supported?
PDF and DOCX, up to 5MB. Export straight from Word or Google Docs. A scanned or photographed resume can't be read by an ATS, or by this checker.
›What is a good ATS score?
80 or more is excellent. 65 to 79 is good, 50 to 64 is fair. Under 50, an ATS will probably misread your resume or rank it low. Start with the suggestions at the top of your report, since they're worth the most points.