ATS score checker
Get your resume past the ATS and land the interview
Upload your resume to get your free ATS score out of 100 in about 30 seconds. See exactly what is holding it back and fix each issue in one click, so you get more interview calls for the jobs you want.
- Free account, no credit card
- Score in about 30 seconds
- Never shared, delete any time
Example result.
What a good ATS score looks like
Your score tells you how close your resume is to the shortlist.
Needs work
Key sections or results are missing. Fix the top three checks first; they move your score the most.Fix the top three checks first.
Getting close
Readable by an ATS, but missing what recruiters look for. A few targeted fixes get you into the shortlist range.A few targeted fixes get you there.
Shortlist range
Your resume reads well for both the ATS and the recruiter. Now tailor it to each job you apply to.Now tailor it to each job.
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What your ATS score checks
27 checks, each scored out of 10, grouped the way recruiters read a resume.27 checks, each scored out of 10.
Impact
Do your bullets show results, or only duties?
- Quantify impact
- Leadership
- Drive
- Analytical
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Responsibilities
- Growth signals
Writing
Is every line short, clear and active?
- Weak verbs
- Active voice
- Verb tenses
- Personal pronouns
- Filler words
- Repetition
- Readability
- Buzzwords
- Spelling and grammar
- Consistency
Structure
Can an ATS read every section in the right order?
- Section structure
- Bullet point structure
- Summary
- Skills section
- Education
- Dates
- Page density
- Contact details
- Length and depth
Fix every issue in one click
Every flagged bullet comes with a suggested rewrite. Add your real numbers when asked, review the change, and apply it. Your score updates when you rescan.Every flagged bullet comes with a suggested rewrite. Add your real numbers, review the change and apply it.
- A suggested rewrite for every flagged bullet
- The points each fix adds to your score
- Nothing changes until you approve it
Built the monthly sales report for a 40-person team, cutting prep time from 3 days to 1.
Example rewrite. The numbers come from you.
How the ATS score checker works
- 1
Drop your resume
PDF, DOCX or a photo. Sign in free and your score starts right away.
- 2
Get your score
A score out of 100, with the checks to fix and the ones you passed.
- 3
Fix and rescan
Apply the suggested fixes, then rescan to see your new score.
How to raise your ATS score
Use standard section headings
Name your sections Experience, Education and Skills so the ATS files them correctly.
Keep one column
Tables, text boxes and two-column layouts can scramble the order an ATS reads your resume in.
Put a number in your bullets
Show the result of your work: time saved, revenue, team size or percentage improved.
Start bullets with a strong verb
'Built', 'led' and 'cut' say more than 'responsible for'.
Use the job's own words
If the job asks for 'stakeholder management', use that phrase, not a synonym. Check it with the resume keyword scanner.
Save as a text PDF or DOCX
A scanned image may not be read at all. Export from Word or Google Docs instead.
Use standard section headings
Name your sections Experience, Education and Skills so the ATS files them correctly.
Keep one column
Tables, text boxes and two-column layouts can scramble the order an ATS reads your resume in.
Put a number in your bullets
Show the result of your work: time saved, revenue, team size or percentage improved.
Start bullets with a strong verb
'Built', 'led' and 'cut' say more than 'responsible for'.
Use the job's own words
If the job asks for 'stakeholder management', use that phrase, not a synonym. Check it with the resume keyword scanner.
Save as a text PDF or DOCX
A scanned image may not be read at all. Export from Word or Google Docs instead.
Your ATS score names every fix, in about 30 seconds.
ATS score or job match score: which do you need?
Check your resume on its own first, then against each job you apply to.
| Compare | ATS score checker | Resume keyword scanner |
|---|---|---|
| What you upload | Your resume | Your resume and a job description |
| What you get | A score out of 100 on 27 checks | A match score for that job and the keywords you are missing |
| Use it when | Before you start applying | Before you apply to a specific job |
| Check my ATS score | Scan my resume |
ATS score checker
What you upload: Your resume
What you get: A score out of 100 on 27 checks
Use it when: Before you start applying
Check my ATS scoreResume keyword scanner
What you upload: Your resume and a job description
What you get: A match score for that job and the keywords you are missing
Use it when: Before you apply to a specific job
Scan my resumeScore looks good? Here's what to do next
Check it against a job
See your match score and missing keywords.Match score for one job.
Tailor it to the job
Get a version written for the job description.A version for that job.
Find jobs you match
Live jobs scored against your resume.Live jobs, scored for you.
Reach the hiring team
See the recruiters and HR behind any job.Recruiters behind a job.
FAQ
ATS score checker: common questions
What is an ATS score?
An ATS score shows how well an applicant tracking system can read your resume and how strong your resume looks to the recruiter who opens it. NextRaise scores your resume out of 100 on 27 checks across impact, writing and structure.
What is a good ATS score?
70 to 85 is the shortlist range. Below 50 means key sections or results are missing. Between 50 and 69, a few targeted fixes usually get you into the shortlist range.
Is the ATS score checker free?
Yes. Sign up free to get your score out of 100, every issue named and 3 one-click rewrites. The free plan includes 5 ATS checks. Pro gives you unlimited checks and fixes.
Which file types can I upload?
PDF, DOCX or a photo of your resume, up to 10 MB. For the most accurate score, upload a PDF or DOCX exported from Word or Google Docs.
Can I check my resume against a job description?
Yes, with the resume keyword scanner. Paste the job description and see your match score and the keywords your resume is missing for that job.
Will the fixes add things I haven't done?
No. When a fix needs a number, such as team size or time saved, you are asked for it. You review every change before it is applied.
Is my resume private?
Your resume is used only to score it and suggest fixes. It is never shared, and you can delete it any time.
Get your resume ready for the job you want
Upload your resume and get your ATS score out of 100 in about 30 seconds, with a fix for every issue. Free account, no credit card.
Free account. No credit card.