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Is your CV ATS-friendly? Check it free in 10 seconds.

Most companies filter CVs with Applicant Tracking Systems before a recruiter sees them. Upload yours to get a score and a list of fixes, or build a clean ATS-ready CV from scratch.

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Upload your CV

Drag & drop or click to uploadPDF or DOCX · max 5 MB

Your file is read in memory and discarded right after the check. Nothing is saved.

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We check 18+ things recruiters' software looks for: layout, headings, contact details, keywords, achievements and more.

How it works

1. Upload your CV

PDF or DOCX. Optionally paste the job description you're applying for.

2. We read it like an ATS

Layout, headings, contact details, keywords and content: 18+ checks in seconds.

3. Fix and re-check

Follow the fixes, or rebuild your CV with our free ATS-safe templates.

What we check

The same things recruiters' software looks at when it reads and ranks your application.

  • Single-column layout
  • Readable text (not scanned)
  • Standard section headings
  • Email, phone, LinkedIn, location
  • Keywords from the job description
  • Action verbs and measurable results
  • Length and word count
  • Icons and special symbols
  • Tables and text boxes (Word)

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Frequently asked questions

An Applicant Tracking System is software companies use to collect, read and rank CVs before a recruiter sees them. If it can't read your CV, or your CV doesn't contain the right keywords, you may be filtered out even when you're qualified.