ATS Score
An ATS score is a percentage (usually 0–100) that measures how well your resume matches a specific job description. It is based on keyword and skill overlap, relevant experience, and clean formatting. A higher score means your resume is more likely to pass automated screening and reach a recruiter.
How an ATS score is calculated
An ATS score weighs several signals: how many of the job’s required keywords and skills appear in your resume, whether your experience matches the seniority and domain, and whether the file parses cleanly. Different tools weight these differently, but keyword and skill match is almost always the largest factor — which is why the same resume can score 85% for one role and 50% for another.
Using the score to fix your resume
Treat the score as a checklist, not a grade. A good ATS checker shows the exact keywords you’re missing so you can close the gap in minutes. Add only the skills you actually have, place them naturally, and re-check. Run yours against any job description with the free ATS score checker.
Examples
- A resume scoring 55% against a JD is usually filtered out before a human sees it.
- Adding 4 missing role-specific skills can lift a score from 60% to 80%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check My Resume →Reviewed by FundoCareer Team, ATS Optimization & Recruitment Systems Experts · Updated 18 June 2026.