Is Your CV Being Rejected by Robots?
Check your ATS score free — in 60 seconds
98% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter CVs before a human ever sees them. If your score is below 60, you're invisible. FixerCV scans your CV the same way ATS software does and tells you exactly what to fix.
What You Need to Know
98% of large companies use ATS software to screen CVs automatically before a human reads them.
75% of CVs are rejected by ATS before reaching a recruiter — often due to formatting or missing keywords.
Resumes with ATS scores above 80 are 3x more likely to get a callback from a recruiter.
Simple fixes like keyword matching and proper formatting can raise your ATS score by 20-40 points.
Most ATS systems cannot read tables, graphics, columns, or special characters in CVs.
Job-specific keyword optimization is the single biggest factor in ATS ranking.
Most Common Mistakes
These are the reasons most CVs get rejected immediately.
Using tables, columns, or text boxes
Most ATS systems parse text linearly. Multi-column layouts, tables, and text boxes scramble your information or make it completely invisible to the scanner.
Missing job-specific keywords
ATS software searches for exact keywords from the job description. If the job says 'project management' and your CV says 'project oversight', you may score zero for that skill.
Using graphics, logos, or photos
Images are invisible to ATS. If your contact details, skills, or job titles are embedded in a graphic, the system cannot read them.
Wrong file format or font
Some ATS systems struggle with DOCX files from older Word versions or unusual fonts. PDF can also cause issues with certain systems.
Generic CV sent to every job
A CV not tailored to the specific job description will score significantly lower. Each application needs keyword alignment with that specific role.
Missing standard section headers
ATS looks for sections like 'Work Experience', 'Education', 'Skills'. Creative headers like 'My Journey' or 'What I've Done' confuse the parser.
Expert Tips
Use a single-column layout
Clean, single-column CVs parse perfectly in all ATS systems. Save the visual design for your portfolio — your CV needs to be machine-readable first.
Mirror the job description keywords
Read the job posting carefully and use the exact same language. If they say 'stakeholder management', use that exact phrase — not 'stakeholder engagement'.
Quantify every achievement
Numbers boost both ATS ranking and human engagement. 'Managed team' → 'Managed team of 12 engineers, delivering 3 products on time and 15% under budget'.
Use standard section headers
Stick to: Work Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications, Summary. These are universally recognized by all ATS platforms.
Submit in the right format
Check if the employer specifies a format. When in doubt, a clean .docx or modern PDF is safest for most ATS systems.
Include a skills section with exact keywords
A dedicated Skills section with comma-separated keywords ensures ATS picks them all up, even if they're buried in your experience section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS resume checker?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker analyzes your CV the same way automated hiring software does — checking for keyword matches, formatting compatibility, and completeness. It gives you a score (0-100) showing how likely your CV is to pass the initial automated screening.
Is FixerCV's ATS checker really free?
Yes. The basic analysis is completely free — you get your ATS score, top 3 issues, and missing keywords at no cost. The full report with a rewritten CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn optimization is $9.99 one-time.
How accurate is the ATS score?
FixerCV's AI is trained on the behavior of major ATS platforms including Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, and Lever, which together process over 70% of corporate job applications. The score is a reliable indicator of how your CV will perform.
How do I make my resume ATS friendly?
Use a single-column layout, standard section headers, keyword-rich content that mirrors the job description, no tables or images, and quantified achievements. FixerCV analyzes all of this automatically and tells you exactly what to fix.