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Free ATS check
See how ATS software reads your resume
Upload your resume for a free ATS readability check covering layout, structure and wording. It scores how software reads your file, not your fit for a job. No sign-up.
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Simple and transparent
A useful report, no magic score
You see what software can read correctly, what deserves a check, and what to improve first.
We check how it reads
Structure, layout, contact details, wording and length are reviewed.
You stay in control
The report ranks the fixes. You decide which ones to apply.
The honest version
What an ATS is - and what it isn't
What an ATS actually does
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the software that collects and organizes applications. It reads your resume, pulls out your name, contact, jobs, and skills, and files them so a recruiter can search and sort. A filing cabinet with a search bar, not a gatekeeper with a stamp.
What this score measures
It counts how many reading checks your file passes - clean file, parseable layout, standard sections, sensible wording. A higher number means software is more likely to read and file you correctly. It is not a ranking against other candidates, and it does not measure whether you fit a particular job.
What actually gets you a reply
A clean ATS result means your file is more likely to parse correctly. It does not guarantee human review or a reply. Replies come from relevance: a resume written in the language of the specific job, drawn from your real experience. First be readable, then tailor each application to the role.
Lou’s advice
An ATS doesn’t hire. It helps sort.
Start by making your resume readable, then tailor it to each role’s wording. Lou can help you rephrase, but every suggestion must stay true to your experience.
Frequently asked questions
Before you upload your resume
What is an ATS?
An ATS is an applicant tracking system. It collects and organizes resumes to help recruiting teams review and sort them.
Does a good result guarantee a reply?
No. It mainly shows the file follows more reading best practices. The relevance of your experience and the recruiter’s decision still matter most.
Is my file stored?
Not on our servers. The resume you upload is analyzed confidentially and is never stored there; we keep only a fingerprint of it, which cannot rebuild the file. It does stay in your own browser, on your device, for up to 24 hours, so you can change page or create an account without uploading it again. “Remove” erases it immediately.
Which formats are accepted?
PDF, DOC and DOCX files up to 10 MB are accepted.
Does this analysis compare my resume to a job?
No, this page checks general best practices. To assess the fit with a specific role, use the resume–job comparison tool.
Fix the resume. Then fix the silence.
An ATS best-practices result is not pass/fail and cannot guarantee a human review. Getting a reply is about relevance - tailoring your resume to each posting you go after. Paste a job description and get a version written in that role's language, from your real experience.