The resume checker
that tells you
exactly what's wrong
Get a precise ATS score in 30 seconds — keyword gaps, formatting issues, and AI-written bullet rewrites included. Free, no account needed.
From upload to
callbacks in 3 steps
No jargon. No account. Just a clear, data-backed picture of why your resume isn't landing interviews.
Upload your resume
Drop your PDF or DOCX. Add your target role, industry, and seniority — this tells our engine which job descriptions to compare against.
AI runs 7 checks
Two peer-reviewed research frameworks plus a 4-pillar LLM pass: keyword match, bullet impact, career trajectory, and ATS formatting compatibility.
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Receive an ATS score 0–100, action plan, AI-rewritten bullet points, and missing keywords for your role.
Four pillars.
One definitive score.
Most ATS checkers count keywords. We use published research to evaluate what actually gets candidates shortlisted.
Semantic Match
Embedding-based comparison against thousands of real job descriptions. Goes beyond keywords to understand intent.
40% of scoreImpact Density
Every bullet scored using the STAR method. Weak bullets rewritten with quantified alternatives — one click to copy.
30% of scoreCareer Velocity
Promotion frequency, tenure stability, trajectory signals that senior hiring managers look for at staff-level and above.
15% of scoreATS Formatting
Tables, graphics, header placement, date consistency — formatting issues that cause ATS parsers to drop applications silently.
15% of scoreReal results,
real callbacks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I had been applying for 3 months with no response. After fixing the 3 things ResumeShortlist flagged, I got 4 interviews in the next 2 weeks."
AKAnjali K.Senior Data Engineer · Bengaluru
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The bullet rewrites alone were worth it. I copy-pasted 6 of them and my score jumped from 62 to 81. Landed a role at a Series B startup."
MSMarcus S.Product Manager · London
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Unlike every other checker I tried, this one told me specifically which keywords were missing and why they mattered for ML Engineer roles."
PRPriya R.ML Engineer · Singapore
More than a
keyword counter
FAQ
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker scans your resume against the same criteria used by automated hiring software. It evaluates keyword relevance, formatting compatibility, and section completeness to predict whether your resume will pass automated screening. Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS software.
Yes — the full 4-pillar analysis is completely free with no account required. You get your ATS score, keyword gap report, AI bullet rewrites, and formatting checklist in under 60 seconds. No credit card. No email. No catch.
Your score uses a hybrid methodology combining two peer-reviewed research frameworks fused with a 4-pillar AI evaluation weighted by real hiring signal strength.
Yes. Your resume is processed in memory and never stored unless you create a free account and explicitly opt into the recruiter talent pool. We never share your data with third parties.
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Over 48,000 job seekers have used ResumeShortlist to find exactly why their resume wasn't getting callbacks.