Question 1

What is an ATS, and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the software recruiters use to collect, parse, and filter CVs. If yours isn't structured in a way the parser understands, it can be scored low or skipped before a human ever reads it. The checker shows you where that's likely to happen.

Question 2

Is the ATS CV checker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload your CV and get your score and a breakdown of issues for free, with no signup and no credit card.

Question 3

How does the checker work?

Accepted Answer

Upload a PDF, DOC, DOCX, or TXT and we read the text, structure it the way an ATS would, and run a set of checks across contact details, formatting, content quality, dates, and keywords. You get an overall score out of 100 plus the specific issues behind it.

Question 4

Is my CV kept private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your CV is used only to produce your score and, if you continue, to load it into the builder. We never sell it, and anonymous uploads are deleted automatically after a few days.

Question 5

What file types can I upload?

Accepted Answer

PDF, Word (DOC or DOCX), or plain text (TXT), up to 10MB. For the most accurate read, export your CV as a PDF or DOCX rather than a scanned image.

Question 6

What happens after I get my score?

Accepted Answer

You can load the same CV straight into the cvlift builder, where the AI helps you fix the flagged issues and rewrite weak lines into recruiter-ready bullet points.

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