Check how well your resume matches a target job description. Scan for missing keywords, format gaps, and calculate your ATS match score.
1. Keyword Matching: ATS algorithms search your resume text for exact keyword matches of the skills, technologies, and methodologies listed in the job post. If you have "JS" but the post requires "JavaScript", you might get filtered out.
2. Simple Formatting Wins: Complex tables, graphics, headers, and unreadable fonts can scramble the ATS parser, causing your resume to fail scan parameters. Stick to clean, simple single or double column print layouts.
3. Context is Key: In 2026, modern ATS platforms use semantic parsing to evaluate the context around your skills, determining if your bullet descriptions indicate a real project contribution or a simple keyword dump.