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Applying but not hearing back? Your resume might not be making it past the ATS
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to collect, sort and filter job applications. When you apply, the ATS reads your resume, pulls out your details, and helps recruiters find the candidates who best match the role.
If the system can't read your layout, or your resume is missing the keywords the job calls for, a recruiter may never see it, even if you're qualified.
ResumePly's ATS Resume Checker reads your resume the way hiring software does, then measures it against the specific job you want instead of a generic standard. You'll see the skills or keywords you're missing, the formatting that could trip up a parser, and the bullets that need stronger results. Each issue comes with a fix, ranked by impact.
What an ATS looks for in your resume
Headings & Structure
An ATS looks for standard sections like Experience, Education and Skills to sort your information. Clear, familiar headings help it put everything in the right place.
Keywords & Skills
Recruiters search the ATS for skills and terms from the job description. If those words aren't on your resume, it's less likely to show up in their results.
Formatting & Readability
Tables, graphics, text boxes and unusual fonts can scramble how an ATS reads your resume. A clean layout keeps your details intact.
Impact & Achievements
Advanced ATS platforms and AI checkers also score how well your resume is written. They look for measurable results, strong action verbs, and consistent dates, tenses and punctuation.
Everything you need to get past the ATS
See your resume through a recruiter's software.
Most resumes are read by software before a person ever sees them. We scan yours the same way and score it out of 100 across headings & structure, keywords & skills, formatting & readability, and impact & achievements. A higher score means fewer reasons to get filtered out.
Every check is based on how leading ATS platforms read resumes, including Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, Ashby, and SmartRecruiters.
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Every job is looking for something different. Add a job description, and every missing keyword shows up in seconds. ResumePly then builds a tailored version for that role, plus a matching cover letter. Your original resume stays untouched.
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Generic resume advice won't get you more callbacks. You get a ranked fix list built for your resume, starting with the changes that will raise your score the most. Many take just one click.
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What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to collect, sort and filter job applications. It reads your resume, pulls out your details, and helps recruiters find the best matches for a role. Most mid-size and large companies use one.
What do Applicant Tracking Systems scan for?
An ATS scans for standard section headings, your contact details, work history and dates, and the skills or keywords that match the job description. It also checks whether the file itself is readable, since tables, images, and unusual formatting can get scrambled or dropped.
What is an ATS resume checker?
An ATS resume checker scores your resume the way hiring software does, instead of giving generic advice. ResumePly's checker reads your resume, measures it against the job you want, and shows exactly what to fix, ranked by how much it will raise your score.
Is ResumePly's resume checker free?
Yes. Uploading your resume and getting your ATS score is free with a ResumePly account. No credit card is required.
How do I check if my resume is ATS-friendly?
Upload your resume above, or add it from the builder. You’ll get a score out of 100 across headings & structure, keywords & skills, formatting & readability, and impact & achievements, plus a ranked list of fixes.
What is a good ATS score?
Scores in the 80s and above generally mean your resume is in strong shape. Anything lower usually points to a specific, fixable issue, like missing keywords or formatting the parser can’t read, rather than a resume that needs to be rewritten from scratch.
What file types can I upload?
PDF, Word, or plain text. We read the text directly from the file, so keep your resume as a text-based document rather than a scanned image for the most accurate score.
What does the ATS Resume Checker look for?
The same four areas real ATS platforms and recruiters look at: standard headings and structure, keywords and skills from the job description, formatting that parses cleanly, and measurable impact in your bullet points.
Will my resume stay private?
Yes. Your resume stays private, we never sell your data, and you can delete it at any time.
What should I do after I get my score?
Work through your ranked fixes, starting with the highest-impact ones. Many apply in one click. From there you can tailor your resume to a specific job description or move straight into the builder to polish it further.
Build a resume that's ready for any ATS
No resume yet, or ready for a full rewrite? ResumePly's AI Resume Builder writes with you, suggesting stronger bullets and the right keywords as you go. Pick an ATS-friendly template, then export a polished PDF or Word file in minutes.
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