Does Your Resume Pass
the ATS Filter?
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Your ATS Score in 3 Steps
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Drop your PDF or DOCX. We extract the text exactly the way an ATS would — catching formatting issues immediately.
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Quick Analysis scores your resume in seconds. Detailed Analysis matches it against a specific job description for precision feedback.
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See your 0–100 ATS score, every keyword gap, and prioritised fixes — ready to apply in minutes.
What We Check — and Why It Matters
Your ATS score is calculated across four dimensions, weighted by how much each factor affects real hiring outcomes.
Keyword Match
Does your resume contain the exact skills, tools, and phrases the employer needs? Missing keywords are the #1 reason qualified candidates get filtered out.
Formatting Compliance
Can ATS parsers read your resume without errors? Tables, text boxes, and fancy layouts cause parsing failures that make your resume invisible.
Section Completeness
ATS systems expect Work Experience, Education, Skills, and a Summary. Missing or mislabelled sections hurt your rank before a human reads a word.
Readability & Impact
Are your bullet points quantified and action-verb-led? Weak language fails the hiring manager check that follows ATS screening.
Want the full methodology? Read how our scoring works →
Two Modes. No Competitor Has Both.
Unlike Jobscan or Resume Worded, ATS First lets you choose the depth of analysis — instant standalone check or deep job-specific matching.
Quick Analysis
No JD needed- Instant standalone ATS score
- Formatting & parsing check
- Section completeness audit
- Generic keyword density analysis
- Results in under 30 seconds
Best for: checking if your resume is generally ATS-safe
Detailed Analysis
Our differentiator- Everything in Quick Analysis
- Job-specific keyword gap report
- Match % against the exact role
- Missing skills ranked by impact
- Cover letter draft included
Best for: applying to a specific job and maximising your chances
Job Seekers Who Cracked the ATS
“I was applying for months with no callbacks. ATS First showed me I was missing 12 keywords from every JD. Fixed them in an hour — got 3 interview calls that week.”
Priya S.
Software Engineer · Hired at a Fortune 500
“The Detailed Analysis is something I have not seen anywhere else. It told me exactly which skills to add for each specific job. My score went from 54 to 91.”
Rahul M.
Product Manager · Hired at a Series B startup
“The formatting check caught that my resume was using a table layout — which ATS systems cannot read. Simple fix, huge difference.”
Aisha K.
Data Scientist · Hired at a consulting firm
Common Questions
What is an ATS resume checker?
An ATS resume checker scans your resume the same way employer Applicant Tracking Systems do — scoring keyword match, formatting compliance, and section completeness. ATS First gives you a 0–100 score and tells you exactly what to fix.
What's the difference between Quick and Detailed Analysis?
Quick Analysis scores your resume standalone in under 30 seconds — great for checking if your resume is generally ATS-safe. Detailed Analysis matches your resume against a specific job description and shows which keywords are missing for that exact role. No competitor offers both modes.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your score is weighted across four dimensions: Keyword Match (40%), Formatting Compliance (25%), Section Completeness (20%), and Readability & Impact (15%). Detailed Analysis adds job-specific keyword matching on top of this baseline.
What score should I aim for?
A score of 80+ is strong and will pass most ATS filters. 60–79 means you will pass some systems but need improvements for competitive roles. Below 60 means your resume is likely being filtered out before a human sees it.
Do I need to create an account?
Your first analysis is free and instant. After that, creating a free account takes 30 seconds and gives you additional analyses, saves your history, and lets you track your score improvements over time.
Is my resume data kept private?
Yes. Your resume is used only to generate your score and is not stored permanently or shared with employers or third parties.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF and DOCX files up to 10 MB — the same formats most ATS systems accept. Avoid image-based or scanned PDFs, as neither we nor real ATS can extract text from them.
How do I improve my ATS score fast?
Use Detailed Analysis — paste the job description to see exactly which keywords you're missing. Add those keywords naturally to your Skills, Experience, and Summary. Then fix formatting: remove tables, text boxes, and headers/footers that block ATS parsing.
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