Resume Checker

What This Tool Checks

Paste your resume to get a quick health check based on common best practices used by recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS). This tool looks for:

• Key sections: Experience, education, skills, summary, or objective statements
• Action verbs: Words like "managed," "developed," "implemented," "led," "improved"
• Length: Ideal range is 200–500 words (roughly 1 page)
• Contact info: Email address and phone number indicators

The score is a starting point, not a guarantee. For a thorough review, consider asking a career counselor or using a dedicated ATS scanner.

How the Score Works

You start with 20 points. The tool adds points for each key section found (+5 each), action verbs used (+3 each), ideal length (+10), and contact details (+10). The maximum is 100. A score below 50 usually means major sections are missing. Scores above 80 suggest a solid foundation.

Resume Best Practices

• Keep it to one page if you have under 10 years of experience. Two pages is acceptable for senior roles.
• Use bullet points for achievements, not paragraphs. Recruiters scan in 6–7 seconds.
• Quantify results where possible: "Increased sales by 23%" beats "Improved sales."
• Match keywords from the job description. Many ATS systems filter by keyword match.
• Avoid graphics and tables for ATS-submitted resumes. Plain text parses best.
• Use a professional email (firstname.lastname@email.com). Avoid nicknames or outdated providers.