ATS Resume Checker – Tailor Your Resume to the Job Description
Upload your resume + job description. CVSmith rewrites your bullets for relevance, finds keyword gaps, and shows a clear match score – so your resume reads right and passes ATS.
Before vs After Resume
JD-based tailoring highlights
Why resumes get rejected
Most resumes fail because they don’t match the job description
ATS doesn’t “guess” what you meant. It scans for JD keywords, readable structure, and role-aligned language. CVSmith shows what’s missing — and helps you tailor the resume to the posting without stuffing.
Low JD keyword match
ATS can’t find the required skills and tools in your resume.
CVSmith: extracts keywords from the job description and flag missing ones.
Generic bullet points
Bullets don’t reflect the role language, so you look “off-target”.
CVSmith: rewrites bullets to match the posting — without keyword stuffing.
Missing must-haves
You might be missing a hard requirement hidden in the JD.
CVSmith: highlights must-have gaps and show what to address first.
ATS parsing + formatting risk
Columns, headers, icons, or templates can break ATS parsing.
CVSmith: flags formatting risks so the ATS reads your sections correctly.
Rejected vs Shortlisted
Same role — different JD alignment
Example output: job description keywords → resume match score → bullet rewrites + ATS-safe formatting.
Ready to see your JD match score and keyword gaps?
Upload resume + paste the job description. Free plan available (limited).
How it works
Resume scanner with job description context
Fast flow: upload, paste JD, see ATS score, then push to fixes or a cover letter.
Upload resume
Drop in PDF or DOCX and we pre-check formatting so the applicant tracking system can read it.
Paste the JD
Add the job description to run an ATS resume scan and extract must-have keywords automatically.
See your match score
Get ATS score, keyword gap, and formatting fixes with a CTA to tailor bullets or generate a cover letter.
Resume vs Job Description Match Score
We compare your resume to the JD language and surface an ATS score that highlights alignment, missing keywords, and role seniority match.
See your match scoreKeyword Gap
Automatic JD keyword extraction plus a missing-keyword list so you can cover critical phrases naturally without stuffing.
Find my keyword gapsATS parsing & formatting checks
We flag parsing risks, broken sections, and template issues so your resume survives applicant tracking system checks.
Run ATS formatting checkCross-sell
Generate a cover letter from the same JD
Push your ATS score insights straight into a tailored cover letter. Reuse the job description you already pasted and keep tone + keywords aligned.
Resume → Cover letter handoff
We reuse ATS score, keyword gap, and formatting notes to seed your cover letter. One upload, two outputs.
Trust & proof
Built for applicants, respected by hiring teams
Metrics plus placeholders for testimonials. Ask about our data handling if you need more detail.
+29 pts
Avg. ATS lift after fixes
3k+
Checks run last 30 days
~75 sec
Time to first score
Hiring Manager
“The ATS score and keyword gap view makes it obvious what to fix before applying.”
Senior PM
“Uploaded resume + JD and got a clean checklist and cover letter prompt in minutes.”
FAQ
ATS resume checker questions, answered
What is an ATS resume checker?
How accurate is an ATS score?
Do I need a job description?
PDF vs Word for ATS?
How do I make my resume ATS-friendly?
Is it free? What are the limits?
Resume vs CV in the US/Canada?
Does keyword stuffing help?
Privacy and data retention
Can it write my resume for me?
Ready?
Run your ATS resume check and match score now
Upload resume, paste the JD, and get ATS score, keyword gap, and formatting flags. Free plan available (limited).