Free ATS resume checker with a match score you can act on
Paste a job link, get a match score, missing keywords, and formatting flags in under a minute — then fix them in the same tab without inventing experience you don't have.
Most ATS checkers give you a score and then abandon you
You already know the drill.
You paste your resume into a scanner. It thinks for a while. It gives you a number — 62%, 71%, whatever — and a list of missing keywords. Then it charges you to see the full report. Then it sends you back to your Word document to figure out where to put 'stakeholder management' without it looking like you jammed it in at 2am.
JobTailor's checker does the scoring part in about 30 seconds. Then the tailor step in the same session rewrites the bullets that are missing those keywords, using only experience already in your resume. Score and fix, one tab, one session — that's the whole difference.
How the checker actually works
Four steps, roughly a minute end to end.
- 1Drop in your resume
PDF or DOCX. We parse it the way a real ATS would — reading sections, headers, and table structure — so what you see reflects what Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever would actually extract.
- 2Paste the job link or description
Any of 50+ supported job boards work with a single link. Or paste the description text directly. The Chrome extension does this in one click if you'd rather stay on LinkedIn or Indeed.
- 3Read the score and the reasons
You get a match percentage broken into four sub-scores: keyword coverage, title and seniority fit, responsibility overlap, and ATS-parseability. Every missing keyword is listed with the exact phrase from the job post.
- 4Tailor it in the same tab
One click sends the score plus the gaps into the tailor. It rewrites only the bullets that need it, only using experience you already have, and shows you a diff before you accept.
What the score actually measures
No black box. Here's every input.
Hard skills, tools, certifications, and named methodologies from the job description. We show exact phrases so you can decide whether they honestly apply to you.
Whether your current or most recent titles map to the level the job is hiring for. A senior role posting will penalize a resume where every title reads as mid-level.
Semantic match between what the job asks you to do and what your bullets say you did. This is where 'led' vs 'contributed to' actually matters.
Whether an ATS can read your file at all. Text in images, unusual columns, header/footer content, weird fonts — all flagged with the line where the problem lives.
What we won't do — even if you ask
How JobTailor compares to Jobscan, Rezi, and Enhancv
The short version, since you're probably comparing tabs right now.
- Time to actionable output: paste link to fixed resume in under 3 minutes, versus 15+ with score-only tools that make you edit manually.
- Free tier that actually works: 2 full tailored resumes per month on the free plan, not a preview screenshot with the score blurred out.
- Tailor step in the same session: no exporting, re-uploading, or copy-pasting bullets between tabs.
- Chrome extension for 50+ job boards: one click on any LinkedIn, Indeed, or Greenhouse posting pulls the description in.
- Transparent scoring rubric: four named sub-scores instead of one mystery percentage.
Pricing that fits how often you actually apply
Free covers 2 tailored resumes, 3 cover letters, and 6 job extractions per month — enough if you're applying to a handful of roles you really want. Pro at $2.99/mo bumps that to 50 resumes, 100 cover letters, and 200 extractions, which is the right shape for an active search. Max at $9.99/mo goes to 300/200/1000 for career coaches, high-volume applicants, and people running a real sprint.
The checker itself runs on every tailor — you're not paying extra for scoring. And there's no annual lock-in. Cancel from your account page in one click if the market gets kind to you.
Frequently asked
Is this ATS resume checker actually free?
Yes. The free plan includes 2 full tailored resumes, 3 cover letters, and 6 job extractions per month, and you can run the checker on any of those to see your match score and missing keywords. Upgrade to Pro ($2.99/mo) or Max ($9.99/mo) only if you're applying at higher volume.
How does the match score get calculated?
We compare your resume against the job description across four things: keyword coverage (hard skills, tools, certifications), title and seniority alignment, responsibility overlap, and formatting an ATS can actually parse. Each factor is scored transparently so you can see which one is dragging you down instead of chasing a mystery number.
How is JobTailor different from Jobscan or Rezi?
Most checkers stop at 'here's your score, good luck.' JobTailor scores your resume and then, in the same session, rewrites the bullets that are actually missing keywords — using only experience you already have. You go from paste-link to submittable resume in under a couple of minutes.
Does the checker keyword-stuff my resume?
No. We only surface keywords you can honestly claim based on your real experience, and the tailoring step will refuse to invent job titles, tools, or years you don't have. A keyword-stuffed resume passes the bot and fails the recruiter — we're optimizing for both.
Which file formats does it check?
PDF and DOCX. We parse the way a real applicant tracking system does — reading text, section headers, and table structure — so you'll see the same weaknesses a Workday, Greenhouse, or Lever parser would catch before you apply.
Do I need to install the Chrome extension to use the checker?
No. The checker works in the web app if you paste a job link or description. The Chrome extension speeds things up on 50+ job boards — one click on a LinkedIn or Indeed posting pulls the description in for you instead of copy-pasting.
Will the score guarantee I get an interview?
No, and any tool that promises that is lying to you. A high match score gets you past the initial filter — recruiters still read the resume, and the job market still has more candidates than roles. What we can promise: your resume won't get silently discarded for parsing errors or missing must-have keywords.
How long does one check take?
About 30 to 60 seconds from paste to score. The tailor step that fixes the issues takes another minute or two depending on how much needs rewriting.
Check your resume, then fix what's actually broken
Free forever plan. No credit card. Score in under a minute, tailored resume in under three.