We show you exactly what ATS software checks. And how Resumate makes sure you get through it.
What is an ATS system?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that companies use to automatically process job applications. Approximately 98% of Fortune 500 companies use such a system.
The problem: About 75% of resumes are automatically rejected by ATS systems, often not because the candidate isn't qualified, but because the resume isn't properly structured.
How our system analyzes your resume
6 critical checks that determine whether your resume passes the automated screening
Text Length & Content: We check whether your resume has sufficient content. A good resume contains at least 150-300 words.
Contact Information: ATS systems need to be able to reach you. We scan for email address and phone number.
Section Headers: ATS systems recognize standard sections like Work Experience, Education and Skills.
Formatting Issues: We detect columns, tables and special characters that confuse ATS systems.
Action Verbs & Results: Strong resumes start with powerful verbs and show measurable results.
Skills & Keywords: ATS systems look for relevant keywords. We check for at least 5-8 skills.
How do we calculate your score?
We start with 100 points and deduct points for each issue.
Needs improvement: Optimization is important for success.
Good: Reasonable chance, but room for improvement.
Excellent: Your resume has an extremely high chance of passing the ATS!
What Resumate changes about your resume
Beyond analyzing your resume, we also actively rewrite it.
Action Verbs: Rewrites job descriptions with strong, impactful words
Results: Adds quantifiable results and figures
Keywords: Adds the keywords that actually count in your field
Formatting: Removes problematic formatting and symbols
Structure: Makes the structure scannable for humans and software
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Resumate is an AI resume builder for job seekers, at getresumate.com and getresumate.nl. We help candidates get past the filter with a resume, a cover letter and a match per job posting. Resumate is not a recruiter ATS and not a job board.