See your resume the way the parser sees it.
Eighteen checks, each worth a fixed number of points, scored in code rather than guessed by a model. The same resume always gets the same score.
Score your resume now.
Drop a PDF or Word file. You get the score and the specific failures, in about sixty seconds.
No resume handy? Skip it and build your story with Vale →
Every check, and what it is worth.
This is the actual scoring rubric, not a summary of one. Read it and you can fix most of these before you upload anything.
Formatting and parse safety
38 ptsMost rejections happen here. If the parser cannot read the file, nothing else matters.
- Single-column layout12
- No content tables or grids8
- No text trapped in images7
- Contact details in the body, not the header or footer5
- Standard bullet characters3
- Accepted file type (PDF or DOCX)3
Keyword match
22 ptsMeasured against what the target role actually asks for, not a generic word list.
- Keyword coverage for your target role22
Headings and structure
17 ptsA parser looks for the sections it expects, in the shape it expects them.
- Core sections present6
- Standard section headings5
- Every role has a title, company and dates3
- Dates parse cleanly, with no timeline errors3
Contact and profile
15 ptsA resume a recruiter cannot act on is a resume that scores well and goes nowhere.
- Email present4
- Phone present4
- LinkedIn present3
- Location present2
- Name present2
Content and length
8 ptsTwo checks that quietly cost people interviews.
- Experience written in bullets, not paragraphs4
- Reasonable length for your experience level4
Common questions.
Is the score a guess?
Why does formatting carry the most points?
Do I need an account?
Does a high ATS score mean I will get the interview?
What file types work?
It all works from one Career Story.
Every tool reads the same memory, so nothing is ever retyped and nothing contradicts.