Free CV check: does your CV get through screening software?
Most companies and agencies screen applications with an ATS, software that reads your CV before the recruiter does. Upload yours: JobSpeeder’s ATS reads it the same way, scores it out of 100 for the target job and emails you what to fix.
Drop your CV here
PDF or Word (.docx), 5 MB max
Free, no sign-up. Your CV is not kept.
How it works
- 1Upload your CV as a PDF or Word file (.docx).
- 2Enter your email address and, if you like, the target job: without one, it is deduced from your CV.
- 3Your score shows in a minute; the full report (tips, keywords to add, headline and profile ready to copy) arrives by email.
What the check looks at
Match with the job50%
- · Same or similar job already held
- · Skills, tools, diplomas and licences required
- · Relevant years of experience
- · Keywords recruiters type in their ATS for this job
ATS readability25%
- · CV saved as an image or scanned (no readable word)
- · Unreadable characters, spaced-letter headings
- · Readable email and phone
- · Experience, Education, Skills sections recognised
- · Length and dates
Content25%
- · Headline and profile at the top
- · Quantified results rather than duties
- · Clarity, spelling
- · CV targeted at the job
Mistakes that make a CV vanish in an ATS
A CV saved as an image
A scanned, photographed or image-exported CV contains no text: the ATS reads neither your name nor your job. Save it as a PDF from Word or Google Docs.
No target job title
If you are applying as a “Forklift driver”, write it at the top of your CV. A recruiter searching for that term will not find “Multi-skilled logistics operative”.
Missing job ad keywords
The ATS looks for the exact terms of the job ad. Use them word for word when you have them.
Contact details in an icon
An email or phone number placed in an image, an icon or the document header may be ignored. Write them as text.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS?+
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is the software many employers and agencies use to receive and screen applications. It extracts the text of your CV and compares it with the words of the job ad.
Is the check really free?+
Yes, with no sign-up and no credit card.
Why do you ask for my email?+
To send you the full report. The analysis only starts once the address is entered.
Is my CV kept?+
No. It is read during the analysis, then deleted. We keep your email, the job and the score. You can refuse JobSpeeder tips and offers at any time, in one click.
How is the score calculated?+
Score = 50% match with the job + 25% ATS readability + 25% content, using a fixed grid so the score stays stable from one check to the next. An image CV is capped at 35.