- How is this different from the ATS checker?
- The Resume Checker scores your document against general ATS best practices — contact info, sections, verbs, metrics, and skills — without requiring a job description. The ATS Resume Checker adds keyword matching when you paste a specific job posting.
- What makes a resume ATS-friendly?
- ATS-friendly resumes use standard section titles, selectable text (not images of text), readable fonts, consistent bullet structure, and relevant keywords. Avoid tables, text boxes, headers/footers with critical info, and decorative graphics that parsers skip.
- PDF vs pasted text — which is better?
- Both work. PDF upload tests what recruiters actually receive, including whether your export parsed cleanly. Pasted text is useful when you are drafting in another editor or your PDF is image-based and cannot be read — though scanned PDFs may produce warnings.
- What score should I aim for?
- Treat the grade as a checklist, not a verdict. A or B grades suggest your resume is structurally sound for most ATS parsers. Lower scores highlight fixable issues — missing contact details, weak bullets, or thin skills sections — before you apply.
- Can I fix issues after checking?
- Yes. Open any CvlumeHq template in the free builder, import your improvements, preview live, and export a clean PDF. Our templates are designed for ATS parsing and print-ready layout.
- Do I need an account?
- No signup is required. The resume checker is free and runs entirely in your browser. Your content is not uploaded to our servers.
- Will this checker catch every resume mistake?
- It catches common ATS and formatting issues that cause rejections — not grammar in every sentence or industry-specific content quality. Pair automated feedback with a human review for your target role.
- How often should I check my resume?
- Re-check after every major edit, role change, or template switch. If you tailor for a specific job, use the ATS checker with the job description for keyword alignment.