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Upload your resume and get an honest ATS compatibility score with a detailed breakdown of keywords, impact, structure, and content quality. Results in 30 seconds.

How Scoring Works
62→87
Avg. score improvement
30s
To get your score
4
Scoring dimensions
20+
Professional Templates
87
Average score after optimization
+25pts
Average score improvement
30s
To get your resume score
How We Score

Four dimensions of resume quality

WriteCV blends deterministic structural checks with AI content analysis to give you a score that mirrors how real ATS systems evaluate your resume.

  1. 40%

    Keywords

    Industry-standard terms, action verbs, and role-specific keywords that ATS systems scan for when filtering candidates.

  2. 35%

    Content

    AI evaluates whether your bullet points are specific, achievement-focused, and relevant to your target role.

  3. 25%

    Impact

    Are your bullets quantified with metrics? Do they show measurable outcomes, not just responsibilities?

  4. Structural

    Structure

    Deterministic checks for formatting, section ordering, contact info, date consistency, and ATS-safe layout.

Real Results

From 62 to 87 in one session

See how WriteCV's AI suggestions transform generic bullets into quantified achievements. Most users see a 20+ point improvement.

  • Specific, per-bullet rewrites - not generic advice
  • Placeholders [X]%, [N] for your real numbers
  • One-click apply - watch your score update in real time
Before 62
  • Developed new features for the platform
  • Worked with the marketing team on campaigns
  • Managed database operations and maintenance
After 87
  • Built and shipped [X] features used by [N]K+ users, increasing engagement by [Y]%
  • Partnered with marketing to launch [N] campaigns driving [X]% increase in sign-ups
  • Optimized database queries reducing average response time by [X]% across [N] endpoints
Score Guide

What your score means

Honest scoring with clear, actionable labels.

85+
Excellent

Your resume is well-optimized for ATS systems. Strong keyword coverage, quantified achievements, and clean structure. Ready to submit with confidence.

80–84
Good

Solid foundation with room for improvement. A few targeted changes to keyword usage or bullet quantification could push you into the Excellent range.

<80
Needs Work

Significant opportunities to improve. Common issues include generic bullets, missing keywords, or formatting problems. AI suggestions can help you fix these quickly.

Tips

How to improve your score

Three high-impact changes you can make today.

  1. 1

    Quantify your achievements

    Replace vague descriptions with specific numbers. "Improved performance" becomes "Reduced load time by 40%, handling 2M+ requests daily."

  2. 2

    Match keywords from job descriptions

    Use WriteCV's Job Description Match to extract required skills from any posting. Naturally incorporate these keywords into your bullets.

  3. 3

    Use WriteCV's AI suggestions

    Our AI generates specific rewrites for each weak bullet. Apply with one click and watch your score rise. Most users see a 20+ point improvement.

FAQ

Resume scoring questions

Everything you need to know about scoring your resume.

A score of 85 or above is rated Excellent and means your resume is well-optimized for ATS systems. Scores between 80 and 84 are Good but have room for improvement. Scores below 80 indicate areas that Need Work. The average WriteCV user improves from 62 to 87 after applying AI suggestions.

WriteCV uses a dual-method scoring system. Deterministic checks evaluate formatting, section structure, contact info, and date consistency. AI analysis evaluates keyword relevance, bullet impact, quantification, and content quality. These scores are blended to produce a final score out of 100.

No scoring tool can perfectly replicate every ATS, as companies use different software. However, WriteCV's approach mirrors the key factors that all major ATS systems evaluate: keyword matching, structural formatting, and content relevance.

Resume Score evaluates your resume's overall ATS compatibility. Job Description Match scores how well your resume aligns with a specific job posting by extracting required skills. Use Resume Score for general optimization and JD Match for targeted applications.

Re-score after significant changes like adding new experiences or applying AI suggestions. If actively job searching, score your resume each time you tailor it for a new application.

Scoring uses 1 credit. AI suggestions use 1 additional credit. Applying suggestions is free. You get free credits on signup, with more available through Pro and Premium plans.

After scoring, WriteCV generates AI-powered suggestions for each weak bullet. Apply these with one click to improve your score. Focus on adding quantified results, strong action verbs, matching industry keywords, and clean formatting.

AI suggestions are specific bullet-point rewrites. Each suggestion transforms a weak bullet into a quantified, impact-driven statement while preserving your natural voice. Placeholders like [X]% and [N] are used where you fill in your real numbers.

Yes. Your data is encrypted, never shared with third parties, and never used to train AI models. You can delete your account and all data at any time.

Single-column layouts with standard section headers (Experience, Education, Skills) work best. Avoid tables, text boxes, graphics, and multi-column layouts. Save as PDF. All 20+ WriteCV templates are ATS-friendly.

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