Free ATS Resume Checker
Upload your resume, paste the job description you're targeting, and get an ATS score with the exact skills and keywords you're matching and missing. No account, no credit card — your results are sent to your inbox. One free check per email every 30 days.
What you get
- A 0–100 ATS match score for your resume against a specific job description.
- Matched keywords — the skills and terms from the posting your resume already contains.
- Missing keywords — high-value terms the job description uses that your resume doesn't, so you know exactly what to add.
- Concrete suggestions for closing the gap.
How it works
- Upload your resume (PDF or DOCX).
- Paste the full job description text.
- Enter your email — we send the full breakdown there.
It takes under a minute, and there's nothing to install.
Why an ATS score matters
Most mid-size and large employers run resumes through an applicant tracking system before a recruiter reads them. If your resume doesn't reflect the language and skills in the posting, it can be ranked low and never surface. A checker tells you where you stand before you apply — while you can still fix it.
After your score: fix and re-check
The free check shows you the gaps. To close them faster, a free CareerVamp account adds AI resume tailoring that rewrites your bullet points against a specific job description, keeps a version history so you can compare, and gives you 40+ ATS-friendly resume templates that use the single-column, standard-heading layout ATS parsers read cleanly. You can export the result to PDF or DOCX.
Free vs. full account
The email checker is genuinely free and needs no account. If you want unlimited scoring, one-click tailoring, cover letters, and a Chrome extension that autofills applications, those live behind a free CareerVamp account.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ATS resume checker really free?
Yes. You get one free ATS check per email every 30 days with no account and no credit card. The scored breakdown is sent to your inbox.
Do I need to create an account or sign up?
No account is required. You upload a resume, paste a job description, and enter an email address where we send your results.
What file formats can I upload?
PDF and DOCX. These are the two formats ATS parsers handle most reliably, so they’re what the checker accepts.
How is the ATS score calculated?
It compares your resume against the specific job description you paste, scoring keyword and skill overlap and flagging which important terms from the posting are missing.
Will this tell me which keywords I’m missing?
Yes. The breakdown lists both matched keywords and the high-value keywords from the job description that your resume doesn’t yet include.
Can I check more than one resume?
The free tool allows one check per email per 30 days. For unlimited scoring and re-checks, create a free CareerVamp account.