Free ATS CV checker
Paste your CV and see instantly how an applicant tracking system reads it — your score, the keywords you're missing for the job, and the exact fixes. No signup, and your CV never leaves your browser.
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Will your CV pass the ATS?
Whether you call it a CV or a resume, most employers run it through an applicant tracking system before a human reads it. More than 90% of employers surveyed use software to filter or rank candidates (Harvard Business School, 2021). The system parses your CV into structured fields — name, roles, dates, skills — and recruiters then search and filter those fields. If the parser can't read your CV cleanly, or it's missing the job's keywords, a strong candidate can stay invisible.
The fix is mechanical, not creative: a single-column layout, standard section headings, real dates, no tables or text boxes, and the exact keywords from the job advert (for skills you genuinely have). This checker shows you what the parser actually extracts from your CV — and which expected terms it can't find — so you can fix it before you apply.
CV-specific tips that matter for ATS
- Keep it to a clean, single-column 1–2 page document — skip the designed two-column CV templates that scramble in parsers.
- For ATS roles, leave off the photo, date of birth and marital status — they add nothing the parser can use and can cause issues.
- Mirror the job advert's exact wording for skills and titles; in the UK, match the person specification closely.
- Export a text-based PDF (or .docx) — if you can select the text, the parser can read it.
Frequently asked questions
Is a CV the same as a resume for an ATS?
For applicant tracking systems, yes — the parser treats them the same way. Outside the US, "CV" usually means the 1–2 page document Americans call a resume, and the same rules apply: single column, standard headings, real dates, no tables. (A multi-page academic CV is different and rarely goes through an ATS.) This checker works for either.
Is this ATS CV checker really free?
The scan is free with no signup and no email — you get your score, category breakdown and top issues instantly. The analysis runs entirely in your browser, so your CV is never uploaded. The full line-by-line report is an optional one-time $9, not a subscription.
Will my CV pass the ATS?
An ATS doesn't "pass" or "reject" on its own — it parses your CV into fields, then recruiters search and filter those fields. Your CV passes when it parses cleanly and contains the keywords from the job description. Run it above to see exactly what the parser extracts and which keywords you're missing.
Does the ATS read CVs differently in the UK, Europe or Australia?
The parsing mechanics are the same worldwide — the differences are conventions: most non-US CVs still omit a photo for ATS roles, use a clean single-column layout, and mirror the job advert's wording. UK public-sector roles (NHS Jobs, civil service) also score you against a person specification, so match that wording closely.
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