Required qualifications
Compare education, licenses, certifications, skills, and experience requirements with evidence already present in your resume.
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Free ATS resume checker
Compare your resume with the job you want. See matched requirements, missing qualifications, and keyword coverage before you apply.
Match your application
Resume and job text stay in your browser and are saved only when you add them to a private browser library.
Your resume0 charsMax size 10 MB
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Job description0 charsUp to 50 jobs
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Tip: include the education and certifications sections of your resume.
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Keep every application organized
Track progress, dates, links, and notes. Everything stays in this browser on this device.
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Use the current job above or enter a role and company in the form to create your first entry.
A job-specific check
What this ATS resume checker examines
A useful match score needs the real job description. The same resume can be strong for one role and incomplete for another.
Job-specific keywords
Review important terms from the actual posting and see which ones your resume supports or may be missing.
Evidence gaps
Separate qualifications you can clarify from requirements you should never claim unless you genuinely have them.
How to check your resume
- 1Upload a text-based PDF or DOCX, or paste your resume.
- 2Paste the complete job description, including requirements and qualifications.
- 3Review the evidence behind the score before changing your resume.
- 4Tailor only with skills, credentials, and experience you actually possess.
What the score means
The score summarizes this comparison. It is not a prediction of whether an employer will interview or hire you, and it cannot reproduce every employer's screening rules.
Use the requirement list to decide what to clarify, what to strengthen with real evidence, and which gaps may make the role a poor fit.
Understand ATS scoresATS checker questions
Is the ATS resume checker free?
Yes. You can compare a resume and job description without creating an account.
Does ATS Clarity upload my resume?
The resume and job text are processed in your browser. Saved resumes, jobs, and applications stay in that browser's local storage on the device.
Can an ATS checker guarantee an interview?
No. Employers may use different software, screening questions, recruiter review, referrals, work authorization, location, and other criteria that a public checker cannot see.
Should I add every missing keyword?
Only add a term when it truthfully describes your experience. Unsupported keywords can make a resume misleading and create problems during screening or interviews.