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Free ATS resume checker

Upload your resume and get an instant score for how an applicant tracking system reads it (parseability, keywords, quantified impact, and formatting) with the specific fixes to climb the recruiter’s search results. Free to check, no credit card.

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What an ATS actually checks

An applicant tracking system parses your resume into structured fields, then lets recruiters search and rank candidates. It rarely auto-rejects, but a resume it can’t read, or one that misses the role’s keywords, sinks to the bottom of the results. The big things it cares about:

  • Standard section headings the parser recognizes
  • A single-column layout (multi-column resumes scramble in many ATS)
  • Real text, not text baked into an image or graphic
  • Contact details in the body, not the header/footer region some parsers drop
  • Job titles and dates in a consistent, parseable format
  • Keywords from the job description, in context, not stuffed

How Resunova scores your resume

Resunova reads your PDF the way a parser does, then scores it across the dimensions recruiters and ATS filters actually weigh, and shows you the weakest bullets with a rewrite for each.

ATS compatibility
Whether a parser can read your contact info, headings, and layout without choking on columns, tables, or graphics.
Keyword match
How well your resume reflects the skills and terms recruiters and ATS filters actually search for in your field.
Quantified impact
Whether your bullets carry real numbers (%, $, counts, scale) instead of vague duties.
Achievement quality
Whether bullets lead with a strong verb and end in an outcome, not a list of responsibilities.
Language quality
Pronouns, filler, tense, and clichés that weaken otherwise good experience.
Readability
Bullet length and density: can a recruiter scan it in the six seconds they actually spend?
Section structure
Standard, well-ordered headings an ATS recognizes (Experience, Education, Skills…).

ATS resume checker FAQ

What is an ATS resume checker?

An ATS resume checker scores your resume the way an applicant tracking system would read it. It tests whether the software can parse your sections, contact info, and keywords, and flags formatting that gets resumes filtered out before a human sees them.

Is Resunova's ATS resume checker free?

Yes. Upload your resume and get a full score and fix list free, no credit card. Resunova is built for students and the job-seeking community; a Pro plan unlocks higher usage limits.

What is a good ATS resume score?

Aim for 80+ out of 100. Below that usually means missing metrics, weak verb-led bullets, non-standard formatting, or a keyword gap against your target role, all of which the checker pinpoints with specific fixes.

Will an ATS-friendly resume actually pass the filter?

ATS rarely auto-rejects; it ranks and surfaces. An ATS-friendly resume parses cleanly and matches the role's keywords, so you land higher in the recruiter's search results, not buried. The checker scores both parseability and keyword match.

How long does the check take?

Seconds. Upload a PDF and you'll see your score, the weakest bullets, and the top fixes right away, then you can tailor and download an ATS-friendly version.

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Upload your PDF and see your ATS score, weakest bullets, and the fixes to pass. All in under a minute, free.

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Want examples first? See resume examples by role or read our guide to how ATS really works.