DraftlyCV

Free tool

Free ATS resume check

Paste your resume and the job description. We'll extract the keywords a recruiter's ATS is scanning for and show you exactly what's missing. One free check per browser — no sign up.

Results

Your ATS match score and missing keywords will appear here.

How the ATS check works

1. Add your resume

Upload a PDF or DOCX, or paste the text. Nothing is saved for guest checks.

2. Add the job description

Paste the full posting so the scorer knows what to match against.

3. Read the score

See matched keywords with evidence and the requirements you are missing.

4. Fix and re-check

Each gap comes with a suggested section and phrasing to add it to.

What your ATS score means

85–100 — strong. Your resume names the core requirements and backs them with evidence.

70–84 — close. Usually two or three missing hard skills, or a title that does not match the posting.

50–69 — partial. The resume reads generically. Rewrite the summary and top bullets in the role's own language.

Below 50 — check the layout first. Tables, columns, and text inside images make parsers drop whole sections.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS resume checker?

An ATS resume checker analyzes your resume against a specific job description and scores how well it matches the keywords, skills, and phrasing an applicant tracking system would look for.

Is the ATS check on DraftlyCV free?

Yes. You get one full ATS analysis for free — no signup, no credit card. Signed-in users can run unlimited checks on Pro.

How is the ATS score calculated?

DraftlyCV extracts the key skills and requirements from the job description, then matches them against your resume section by section and weights each match by importance.

What resume formats work best with ATS?

Single-column, parser-safe PDFs with standard section headers. Every DraftlyCV template is built to pass ATS parsing cleanly.

Does the tool store my resume?

The free check runs on the request and isn't saved to an account. Signed-in users can save resumes to their dashboard for editing and re-checking.

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