Check if your CV will pass ATS before you apply
Upload your CV and see the ATS score, missing keywords, and issues that may weaken screening before the document reaches a recruiter.
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The report will show the ATS score, formatting risks, and keywords to add.
What the ATS checker reviews
A good ATS checker doesn't just evaluate format. It should show whether the CV is readable, relevant to the target role, and specific enough to pass initial screening.
ATS score & CV readability
A quick score shows whether the document looks safe for initial screening and whether it's worth fixing the structure before sending.
Keyword coverage
The report shows which technologies, tools, and concepts already appear in the CV and what might be missing for the target roles.
Formatting risks
Sections, headings, and how experience is described matter. Even a good CV can lose effectiveness if it's too generic or inconsistent.
Fix priorities
Instead of random feedback you get a prioritised list of changes that most increase the chance ATS and recruiters correctly read your profile.
Most common problems that hurt CV performance in ATS
The candidate may be strong, but the document can still suffer from generic content, missing keywords, and weak proof of experience.
No links to projects or repositories
A technical CV without code or demo links loses credibility and is harder to defend during screening.
Experience descriptions are too task-oriented
The experience section communicates duties but doesn't show impact, scale, or results well enough.
Missing key phrases for cloud roles
If you're targeting roles with distributed architecture or infrastructure, it's worth adding terms like microservices, Terraform, or optimization.
When to add a job listing
An ATS check alone will show document quality, but the job listing provides additional context for analysing missing requirements.
If you're just tidying up your CV, start with the document alone. If you're applying for a specific role, also add the listing to see which phrases and skills are missing in that particular application.
Best workflow
First tidy up the CV for ATS, then compare it against the listing, and only then refine the content for the specific company.
Why the score alone isn't enough
An ATS score only makes sense when you immediately know what to do with it.
A numerical score alone doesn't answer why a CV performs poorly or what exactly to fix. That's why a good checker should show not just the number, but also missing phrases, structural risks, and fix priorities.
In practice the best results come from combining three things: a clear layout, relevant keywords, and specific experience descriptions. Only this combination increases the chance of a better screening outcome.
Frequently asked questions
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