ResumeAdapter
Trusted by 50,000+ job seekers

Free ATS Resume Checker
Get your score in 30 seconds.

Upload your resume and job description to get your complete ATS analysis. Compatibility score, missing keywords, formatting issues. See exactly how Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and other ATS systems parse your resume.

Free foreverResults in 30 secondsPDF or DOCX

ATS compatibility score (0-100)

Missing keywords from the job posting

Formatting issues causing rejection

Works for all industries and roles

Compatibility

Works with the ATS software employers actually use

Our parser replicates how these enterprise ATS systems read your resume. If it passes our check, it'll pass theirs.

Workday
Greenhouse
Lever
iCIMS
Taleo
SAP SuccessFactors
Jobvite
SmartRecruiters
Bullhorn
JazzHR
BambooHR
Recruiterbox

+ Compatible with 100+ other ATS platforms used by Fortune 500 companies

Process

Check your resume
in three simple steps

Instant ATS analysis. No guessing. No wasted applications.

1

Upload your resume

~10s

Drag and drop your PDF or DOCX file. Our parser reads it the same way enterprise ATS systems like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever do.

2

Get your ATS score

~20s

Paste the job description. We run 25+ ATS readability checks and return your match score, missing keywords, and formatting issues, ranked by impact.

3

Fix issues & re-check

~10s

Apply the recommended fixes, re-check until your score is above 80, then submit your application with confidence.

Intelligence

More than a checker. A resume intelligence engine.

We reverse-engineer how ATS systems read your resume, so you know exactly what to fix before you apply.

PARSING ERROR DETECTED

Table structure unreadable by ATS

Resume Parser Simulator

We parse your resume the same way Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever do. If tables, columns, or graphics are blocking your data, we catch it before employers do.

ATS Score Breakdown

Your resume score isn't just a number. We break it down into keyword match, formatting, and section completeness, so you know exactly what's dragging you down.

Keyword Gap Analysis

Paste the job description and we instantly show which keywords your resume is missing. Stop guessing what recruiters want.

Results

Real job seekers. Real results.

Our users aren't just improving their scores. They're landing interviews at companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and more.

58 → 89
Average Score Increase

After applying fixes from our checker

3.2x
More Interview Callbacks

Users with 80+ scores vs. below 60

50,000+
Job Seekers Helped

Landing interviews at top companies

Real score improvements in 30 seconds

Software Engineer
Before
62
→
After
91

"Found 12 missing keywords and 3 formatting issues blocking my resume"

Product Manager
Before
54
→
After
87

"Discovered my two-column layout was causing ATS parsing failures"

Data Analyst
Before
68
→
After
93

"Added role-specific keywords I didn't know recruiters were filtering for"

Stop getting filtered out. See your score.

Free forever. Get your results in 30 seconds.

Results

What people
noticed.

4.8/5
Success Story

"I got a good score but the recommendations were specific... do CI/CD, Jenkins and SonarQube. I knew the market was difficult, but not to this extent. This precision changed everything."

G

Gwendal Breton

SpringBoot/Angular Developer

Verified 73% Score
T

Thomas Thirion

Next.js / Node.js

95% Match

"Interesting! I didn't realize how much the formatting was hurting me."

R

Rabie Heltan

Backend Dev

89% Match

"Valuable insights and exceptional advice, not only to correct mistakes but also career advice."

"I absolutely HATED writing cover letters... 😂 This thing generated one that sounded EXACTLY like me in like 2 seconds. Finally stopped ignoring jobs that require them."

S

Sarah J.

Product Marketer

"I didn't think my 5 years in retail management would translate well to Customer Success. The career transition analysis actually showed me how to map my skills properly! Highly recommend if you're trying to pivot industries. 🙌🏻"

M

Marcus Chen

Transitioned to Tech

Career Pivot

Check the ATS fit on the job you found today.

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Critical Failures

5 resume mistakes that get you auto-rejected

These formatting and keyword errors cause 75% of resumes to fail ATS screening, before a recruiter ever sees them. Our checker catches every single one.

Using Tables, Columns, or Text Boxes

87% of ATS parsing failures
Why it fails:

ATS systems read left-to-right, top-to-bottom. Tables and multi-column layouts scramble your data into gibberish.

How to fix:

Use a single-column, linear format with standard headings.

Creative Section Headings

Sections completely skipped
Why it fails:

ATS software looks for exact matches like "Work Experience" and "Education". Using "My Journey" or "Where I Learned" means those sections don't get parsed.

How to fix:

Stick to standard headings: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills.

Graphics, Icons, or Images in Headers

Contact info & headings invisible
Why it fails:

Canva resumes and templates with graphic elements embed text as images. ATS can't read images, only selectable text.

How to fix:

Build your resume in Word or Google Docs. All text must be selectable.

Fancy Fonts or Font Sizes Below 10pt

Text appears as symbols
Why it fails:

Custom fonts render as garbled characters. Small fonts (<10pt) may not parse correctly.

How to fix:

Use Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman at 11pt minimum.

Missing Keywords from Job Description

Auto-filtered before human review
Why it fails:

ATS systems rank resumes by keyword match percentage. Missing even one critical keyword can drop you below the cutoff.

How to fix:

Mirror the job posting's exact language for skills and requirements.

Is your resume making these mistakes?

Find out in 30 seconds. Our ATS checker scans for all 5 critical errors plus 20+ other compatibility issues.

Best Practices

What makes a resume ATS-compatible

Follow these rules and stop getting filtered out before a human ever reads your resume.

Use Standard Section Headings

Use “Work Experience” not “My Journey”. Use “Education” not “Where I Learned”. ATS systems match exact headings.

SummaryExperienceEducationSkills

ATS-Safe Fonts Only

Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman at 11pt. Custom fonts render as garbled text in most ATS systems.

Ag

Single Column Layout

Two-column resumes look great but confuse parsers. Keep a linear, top-to-bottom reading flow.

No graphics, tables, or text boxes.

If your resume was built in Canva or has icons in the header, the ATS likely can't read it. Text must be selectable.

Graphics Rejected

Score Guide

What does your
ATS score mean?

Not all scores are equal. Here's how to read yours and what to do about it.

80–100Interview Ready

Your resume will pass most ATS filters. A recruiter will likely read it.

60–79Needs Improvement

You may pass some filters but will be ranked lower than optimized resumes. Fix the flagged issues.

Below 60Major Changes Needed

Your resume is likely being filtered out before a human ever sees it. Significant formatting or keyword work required.

Keyword Match

We scan the job posting and tell you exactly which keywords your resume is missing. No keyword, no match.

CRM experienceStakeholder managementBudget forecasting+ Add 'Salesforce'

Format & Structure Check

Is your resume using tables, text boxes, or a Canva template? We flag every formatting issue that will get you silently rejected.

Contact Info Parseable100%
Section Headings100%
No Tables Detected100%
Font Compatibility60%

Why 50,000+ job seekers choose ResumeAdapter over Jobscan.

We're not just another ATS checker. We're a structured data pipeline built by engineers who understand how ATS systems actually work.

Them

2-5 minutes for basic reports

Us

Complete analysis in 30 seconds

Them

Basic text extraction

Us

Enterprise-grade parsing (CRDM) like Workday and Greenhouse

Them

1-3 free scans per month, then $50-90/month

Us

Unlimited free checks. No credit card required.

Them

Email delivery or slow processing

Us

Instant results. Re-check unlimited times.

Them

Limited formatting detection

Us

Catches tables, columns, graphics that block parsing

FeatureResumeAdapterJobscan / Resume Worded
ATS compatibility score
Keyword gap analysis
Formatting issue detectionLimited
Section-by-section breakdown
Parsing confidence scoring
Unlimited free checks
Average analysis time30 seconds2-5 minutes

No credit card. No tricks. Just the best ATS checker online.

Role-Specific

ATS checker for every role.

Get role-specific keyword analysis and ATS optimization tips tailored to your industry.

Software Engineer
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Product Manager
Marketing Manager
Administrative Assistant
Senior Data Analyst
Data Engineer
BI Developer
Tableau Developer
Marketing Data Analyst
Financial Data Analyst
Analytics Manager
Big Data Engineer

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Resume & ATS Guides

Deep-dive guides on resume optimization, ATS strategies, and industry-specific tips.

Keywords

The Complete Resume Keywords List for 2026

200+ ATS-friendly resume keywords organized by industry and role. Copy the ones that match your target job and watch your ATS score climb.

Read Article
Formatting

ATS Resume Formatting Rules Every Job Seeker Must Know

The exact formatting rules that ATS systems enforce: fonts, margins, section headings, and file types. Break these and your resume gets filtered.

Read Article
Free Tool

Free ATS Scanner: Test Your Resume & Get More Interviews

Stop getting rejected by ATS. Use our free scanner to instantly check your resume compatibility and boost your interview chances.

Read Article

Examples & Templates

Resume & Cover Letter Examples

See real before/after examples for your role. Each page includes ATS scores, keyword analysis, and copyable text.

Resume Examples

85 role-specific resume examples with ATS scores, keyword gaps, and formatting analysis.

Browse All Resume Examples

Cover Letter Examples

50 role-specific cover letter examples with tone variations, opening lines, and seniority breakdowns.

Browse All Cover Letter Examples

Target a Specific Employer

Company-Specific ATS & Resume Guides

Field guides, not affiliations. Each one documents the exact applicant tracking system a company runs, the rubric its reviewers grade on, and the resume patterns that clear both the machine and the human.

Your questions, answered clearly.

Everything you need to know about our free ATS resume checker.

An ATS resume checker is a tool that analyzes your resume against the same criteria used by Applicant Tracking Systems - the software 75% of employers use to filter applications before a human ever sees them. It checks for keyword matches, formatting issues, and section completeness, then gives you a score and actionable fixes.

Yes — when the keyword gap is real. Industry data shows that including the right keywords from the job description increases interview callback rates by 40-60%. ResumeAdapter's deterministic gap analysis shows you exactly which keywords and skills are missing for the specific job you're applying to, then helps you reframe your existing experience using the job's language — without inventing experience you don't have.

Yes. Our ATS resume checker is completely free. Upload your resume and a job description to get your ATS score, keyword gaps, and formatting issues. No credit card required.

A score of 80 or above means your resume is likely to pass most ATS filters and reach a human recruiter. Scores between 60-79 need targeted improvements. Below 60 typically means your resume has formatting or keyword issues that will get it automatically filtered out.

Both work, but DOCX is generally safer for ATS systems as it's natively text-based. PDFs created from Word are usually fine, but PDFs exported from Canva or design tools often fail ATS parsing because they embed text as images. When in doubt, use DOCX.

ATS software like Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and iCIMS parses your resume into structured data fields - name, email, work history, skills, education. It then compares your keywords against the job description. If your resume doesn't match enough required keywords or can't be parsed properly, it's filtered out before a recruiter ever sees it.

Yes. While this page checks any resume against any job description, we also have role-specific checkers with tailored keyword databases for roles like Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Product Manager, and more. See our role-specific checkers below.

Your resume is processed to generate the analysis. Resume and analysis data may be stored so you can access your results and related features. We use service providers as described in our Privacy Policy and do not sell your resume data.

The best ATS resume checker accurately replicates how enterprise ATS systems parse resumes, provides detailed formatting feedback, and offers unlimited free checks. ResumeAdapter uses a structured data pipeline (CRDM) that parses resumes exactly like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever do - not just basic text extraction. Unlike Jobscan or Resume Worded, we provide unlimited free checks with full analysis in 30 seconds.

ResumeAdapter provides unlimited free ATS checks with no monthly limits, while Jobscan restricts free users to 1-3 scans per month. We also deliver results in 30 seconds (vs. 2-5 minutes) and use advanced parsing that detects formatting issues other checkers miss. Our structured data approach catches tables, columns, and graphics that silently block ATS parsing.

Canva resumes often fail ATS parsing because they embed text as images and use tables/text boxes. Our checker will immediately flag these issues so you can fix them before applying. We recommend rebuilding your resume in Word or Google Docs using our ATS-friendly templates instead.

Your resume, optimized.

Stop getting filtered out. Check your resume for free and fix what matters today.