Free Resume Scanner Online — Honest ATS Score
Career Clarity Quiz • Last updated: Sep 25, 2025
You upload your resume and see a 95% match. Feels great—until the silence. If inflated scores haven’t led to callbacks, you’re not alone. Our free ATS resume scanner gives you a realistic baseline and clear next steps, so you can turn scans into interviews.
Ready to see where you stand? Scan your resume free (ATS score).
How Our ATS Resume Scanner Works
- We run a parsing check so your resume reads cleanly (single column, standard fonts, no text boxes or tables).
- We highlight missing or weak keywords from your target job description without encouraging keyword stuffing.
- We flag formatting risks that can break ATS (icons, images, headers/footers with critical info).
- You get an honest baseline score plus a prioritized fix list you can apply today.
Tip: A solid baseline plus a few proof-driven rewrites beats a flashy score with vague claims.
What a Free ATS Scan Can (and Can’t) Tell You
- Does the file parse correctly (single column, no tables or text boxes)?
- Are core sections present (Work Experience, Education, Skills, Contact)?
- Do you cover essential keywords from the job description (aim for ~70%+)?
- Are there formatting blockers (graphics, icons, unusual fonts) that harm ATS readability?
What it won’t do: guarantee ranking, replace tailoring, or prove impact. That’s where your bullets—and our proof prompts—matter.
Why Scores Alone Don’t Land Interviews
Recruiters don’t read “scores.” They read stories. Parser-safe but vague resumes stall out. Show outcomes, not tasks.
Example rewrite:
❌ “Led meetings with clients.”
✅ “Facilitated 12 client workshops; reduced onboarding errors by 22% in 3 months.”
Why WisGrowth’s ATS Resume Scanner Is Different
- Honest score: realistic baseline with recruiter-grade parsing and role-fit signals—no inflation.
- Proof-first feedback: we flag vague bullets and prompt measurable rewrites.
- Formatting guidance: clear do/don’ts for fonts, headings, sections, and file export.
- Next-step clarity: connect your resume baseline to long-term fit with the Career Clarity Quiz.
- Deeper analysis when you’re ready: unlock the ATS compatibility test for role alignment, blind-spot detection, and proof coaching.
Start free with the WisGrowth ATS Resume Scanner. Upgrade only if you want deeper insights.
Quick Wins Before You Upload
- Use a clean, single-column layout with standard section headers.
- Keep critical info as real text (no images/icons for titles, dates, or contact details).
- Mirror the language of the job description for must-have skills—avoid stuffing.
- Save as PDF or DOCX per employer instructions.
- Replace duties with outcomes (numbers, speed, cost, quality, risk, customer impact).
7 Steps to Make Free Scans Actually Help
- Upload your resume to a free scan.
- Fix parsing blockers (tables, graphics, icons, headers/footers with key info).
- Map JD keywords; target ~70%+ coverage on must-haves.
- Rewrite 5 bullets with measurable outcomes.
- Sanity check with a peer: “Could you defend this bullet in a panel?”
- Re-scan and compare changes.
- If stuck, run the deep ATS compatibility test for role-fit and proof coaching.
