Free ATS CV / Resume Checker
Is Your CV / Resume Passing the ATS Test?
Upload your CV or resume and get an instant ATS compatibility score - keyword gaps, formatting issues, and a personalised action plan. Free, in under 60 seconds. No sign-up required.
Run Your ATS Scan Now
Upload your CV or resume, paste the job description, and get an instant ATS score - keyword gaps, formatting issues, and a full action plan. Powered by AI. Completely free.
- Instant ATS score out of 100
- Keyword gap report vs job description
- Formatting & section structure check
- Cover letter ATS analysis
- Personalised action plan
- PDF, DOC & DOCX supported
🔒 Your CV is never stored or shared. No account needed.
Process
How the ATS CV / Resume Checker Works
Upload Your CV or Resume
Upload your CV or resume in PDF or DOCX format. Our scanner supports all standard formats, including executive layouts.
Add the Job Description
Paste the job posting you are targeting. This enables our AI to compare your CV keywords against what the employer's ATS is programmed to find.
Get Your ATS Score
Receive an instant ATS compatibility score out of 100, a keyword gap report, and a formatted checklist of exactly what to improve.
Fix & Build
Apply the recommendations yourself or use Smart CV Builder to create a freshly written, ATS-optimised CV in minutes.
Why ATS Optimisation Matters
The Hiring Process Has Changed. Your CV or Resume Must Keep Up.
Most large employers now use Applicant Tracking Systems to pre-screen CVs before a recruiter reviews them. If your CV or resume is not ATS-compatible, the system may misread your experience, so your application can be filtered out or ranked below candidates whose CVs parse cleanly.
An ATS CV / resume checker helps you identify exactly which keywords are missing, which formatting choices are causing parse errors, and what you need to change to reach the recruiter's desk.
- ✓ ATS systems scan for exact keyword and phrase matches from the job description
- ✓ Tables, columns, headers, and images cause parsing failures in most ATS platforms
- ✓ Non-standard section headings prevent ATS from categorising your work history correctly
- ✓ Recruiters set the filters an ATS applies, so a clean parse and the right keywords are what get you shortlisted
- ✓ PDF and DOCX both work with modern ATS formatting and keywords are the real risk factors
- ✓ Tailoring your CV to each role can increase your ATS score by 20–40 points
What You Get
A Complete ATS Analysis of Your CV or Resume
Instant ATS Score
Receive an ATS compatibility score out of 100 in seconds. See exactly where you stand against the thresholds used by major ATS platforms like Taleo, Greenhouse, and iCIMS.
Keyword Gap Analysis
See which keywords from the job description are present in your CV and which are missing. Know exactly which terms to add to improve your match rate before you apply.
Formatting Check
Identify tables, columns, text boxes, and graphic elements that block ATS parsing. Get clear guidance on which formatting choices are working against your application.
Section Structure Review
Ensure your CV or resume sections use headings that ATS systems recognise. Non-standard labels like "Career Journey" instead of "Work Experience" are a common cause of rejected applications.
Job Match Score
When you provide a job description, our checker calculates your specific match rate for that role giving you a precise picture of how you rank against other applicants.
Prioritised Action Plan
Receive a ranked list of improvements ordered by impact. Know which changes will lift your ATS score the most so you can focus your time where it matters.
Results
Professionals Who Found What Was Blocking Them
"I had applied for 40 roles with no responses. The ATS checker showed my score was 42 out of 100. After fixing the keywords and formatting it highlighted, I had three interview requests within a week."
"I didn't realise my CV template had tables and text boxes — the ATS simply couldn't read half of it. This checker identified the problem in 30 seconds. I had no idea that was why I wasn't getting calls."
"The keyword gap report was eye-opening. I was using 'staff management' where every job description said 'team leadership.' A small change — a massive difference. My score jumped from 58 to 84."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Take the Next Step
Your CV / Resume Should Open Doors, Not Close Them
Run your free ATS check now or use Smart CV Builder to create a professionally written, ATS-optimised CV or resume from scratch in minutes.
