What ATS score should I aim for?

Aim for 80% or higher for the best chance of passing ATS filters. Scores above 60% are generally acceptable, but below 40% means your CV needs significant optimization for that role.

How does the ATS checker work?

Our checker extracts text from your CV, uses AI to identify keywords from the job description, then matches them against your CV content. The score is based on how many must-have and nice-to-have keywords are present.

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Upload your CV and paste a job description. See your ATS compatibility score, missing keywords, and concrete fixes. Takes 30 seconds. No account, no card, no email.

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How it works

Three steps. One clear score.

Drop your CV.

PDF or DOCX. We parse it the same way a real ATS does, so you see what they see.

Paste the JD.

Copy the job ad into the box. We extract every keyword, categorise them as must-have or nice-to-have, and weight them.

Get your score.

Weighted score out of 100, parseability audit, matched and missing keywords, all in under 5 seconds.

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What is an ATS score?▾

An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) score measures how well your CV matches a specific job description. Over 90% of large companies use ATS software to filter resumes before a human sees them. A higher score means a better chance of getting past the automated filter.

Is this ATS checker really free?▾

You get 3 free scans without signing up. After that, create a free account to get 100 credits. Need more? Upgrade to Pro for full CV optimisation features.

What score should I aim for?▾

Aim for 80% or higher for the best chance of passing ATS filters. Scores above 60% are generally acceptable. Below 40% means your CV needs significant optimisation for that specific role.

How does the scoring work?▾

Our AI extracts keywords from the job description and categorises them as must-have or nice-to-have. Must-have keywords are weighted 2x. Your score is the percentage of weighted keyword points matched in your CV.