Free Resume Score Checker
Paste your resume and get an instant score from 0–100 with specific, actionable feedback. See exactly why your resume is being ignored — and how to fix it before your next application.
Check My Resume Score — FreeWhat Your Resume Score Measures
📊 Keyword Strength (30%)
Does your resume include the right industry keywords? ATS software ranks resumes by keyword match against the job description. Missing keywords = instant filter.
📄 Formatting Quality (25%)
Is your resume clean, consistent, and ATS-parseable? Bad formatting breaks how software reads your resume — sections get lost, contact info disappears, bullets get mangled.
✅ Section Completeness (25%)
Do you have all the required sections? Summary, Experience, Skills, Education are the minimum. Missing sections reduce your score and confuse hiring software.
⚡ Impact Language (20%)
Do your bullets show results or just list duties? "Managed a team" scores low. "Led a team of 8 engineers to ship 3 features in Q3, reducing customer churn by 22%" scores high.
What Score Do You Need?
High Risk
Structural issues. ATS will likely filter this out before a recruiter sees it.
Needs Work
Gets through some filters, but weak keywords and formatting will hurt callback rates.
Interview Ready
Strong ATS compatibility and human appeal. Apply with confidence.
How to Improve Your Score Fast
1. Add Keywords from the Job Post
Copy the exact language from the job posting. If they say "cross-functional collaboration," use that phrase — don't paraphrase it.
2. Quantify Every Bullet
Add numbers to your experience bullets. Percentages, dollar amounts, team sizes, time saved — any metric makes your impact concrete and searchable.
3. Fix Section Headers
Use standard headers: "Work Experience," "Education," "Skills." Creative alternatives like "My Journey" confuse ATS software.
4. Remove Graphics & Tables
Tables, text boxes, images, and columns break ATS parsing. Replace them with simple, single-column formatting.
5. Write a Strong Summary
Your professional summary should include your job title, years of experience, top 3 skills, and a career-level indicator. 3–4 sentences max.
6. Use the Builder
Resume Genie's editor is built around ATS-compliant structure. Start from any template and it automatically applies correct formatting for high scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your score is calculated across four categories: keyword strength (does your resume match industry terms?), formatting quality (is it clean and ATS-parseable?), section completeness (all key sections present?), and impact language (do your bullets show results, not just duties?).
Aim for 75 or above before applying. Scores below 60 typically signal structural issues that ATS software will penalize. Most successful interview-getters score between 80–95.
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