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Free ATS resume checker

An ATS score on its own is just a number. What helps is knowing why: which parts of your resume the software could not read, and which requirements from the job are missing. That is what a useful checker should tell you.

Free · No card required · Works on phone and laptop

FreeTo build and download
ATS-readyClean, readable templates
TailoredTo each job description
You approveEvery AI change

What the check looks at

  • Whether your sections, job titles and dates can be read in the right order.
  • Contact details that are present and parseable.
  • Keywords and skills from your target role that your resume never mentions.
  • Bullets that describe duties with no evidence or results.
  • Length and density — walls of text versus scannable lines.

How to use the results

  1. Fix structural problems first: they affect every application.
  2. Then compare against a specific job. Add missing skills only where you genuinely have them, in a real bullet.
  3. Re-check. Aim for a resume that is both machine-readable and convincing to a person.

Go beyond a keyword match

Keyword checkers miss transferable experience. Rekruuter's Fit Check compares your CV with a job using meaning, not just exact words, so related experience counts — and tells you how to spell out the connection.

How it works

Three steps from your CV to a stronger application.

1

Start from your CV

Upload your current CV or build one from a clean, ATS-friendly template.

2

Tailor it to the job

Paste the advert. AI suggests changes in the employer's language — you approve each one.

3

Download and apply

Export a PDF that reads cleanly for recruiters and screening software.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good ATS score?

There is no universal score used by employers. Treat any score as a checklist: fix what is unreadable, cover the key requirements honestly, and make results obvious.

Is the ATS checker free?

You can analyse your CV with a free Rekruuter account.

Does a high ATS score guarantee an interview?

No. It means your resume can be found and read. A recruiter still decides based on relevance and evidence, which is why tailoring to each job matters.

Read nextHow to make an ATS-friendly resumeRead the guide →

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