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Free ATS Resume Checker

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What we check

Contact info
Email, phone, LinkedIn in ATS-readable format
Formatting
Tables, columns, special chars that break parsing
Work experience
Action verbs, bullets, date ranges
Quantified wins
Numbers and metrics that prove impact
Skills section
Keyword density and tech stack coverage
Education
Degree, institution, graduation year
Keywords
Industry terms matched to your job title
Resume length
Word count and page count check
Professional summary
Intro section for ATS context

Why do resumes get rejected by ATS software?

Applicant Tracking Systems reject up to 75% of resumes before a recruiter ever opens them. The most common causes are multi-column or table layouts the parser scrambles, missing contact details, absent skills sections, low keyword match against the job description, and non-standard section headers like "My Journey" instead of "Work Experience".

Source: industry ATS adoption studies, 2023–2024.

What counts as a good ATS score?

80+ generally clears most ATS filters. 50-79 has fixable gaps — usually missing keywords or weak formatting. Below 50 signals critical issues (missing contact info, no skills section, broken layout) likely causing automatic rejection.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS resume checker?

An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker scans your resume the way recruiting software does, flagging formatting, keyword, and structure issues that could cause automatic rejection before a human sees it.

Is the SnapCV ATS checker free?

Yes. Upload a PDF resume and get your ATS score, issue list, and fix suggestions with no sign-in required.

Does SnapCV store my resume?

No. Your resume is parsed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.

Why do resumes get rejected by ATS software?

Common causes: multi-column/table layouts the parser can't read, missing contact info, no dedicated skills section, weak keyword match to the job description, and non-standard section headers.

What score is considered good on an ATS checker?

A score of 80 or above generally means your resume passes most ATS filters cleanly. 50-79 means fixable issues remain. Below 50 means critical problems are likely causing auto-rejection.