ATS Resume Checker

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It is software used by over 90% of US employers to automatically scan, filter, and rank resumes before a human recruiter reviews them. Resumes that do not match enough keywords from the job description are automatically rejected. A strong ATS score significantly increases your chance of getting an interview.

Yes. Completely free, no account required, no usage limits. Paste your resume and job description and check as many times as you need.

Aim for a score of 75 or above before applying. A score below 60 means your resume is likely missing too many critical keywords and may be filtered out automatically. Above 80 is excellent and means your resume is well-matched to the job description.

No. Add missing keywords naturally into your existing bullet points and descriptions. Keyword stuffing — repeating words unnaturally — is easy for human recruiters to spot and will hurt your chances in the human review stage even if you pass the ATS filter.

Yes. ATS systems struggle with tables, columns, headers and footers, text boxes, and graphics. Use a simple single-column format with standard section headings like Work Experience, Education, and Skills. This tool checks keywords, not formatting — use a plain text resume for the most accurate results.

No. Your resume and job description are sent to OpenAI for processing only and are not stored on our servers. OpenAI does not use API data for model training by default. Do not paste resumes containing sensitive personal information like social security numbers.

Jobscan charges a monthly subscription and limits free scans. This tool is completely free with no limits and no account. The core functionality — comparing resume keywords against a job description — is the same.

Yes. Software engineer, nurse, accountant, teacher, sales manager — paste any resume and any job description and the AI analyzes the keyword match for that specific role and industry.