Before a person reads your CV, software often does. Applicant tracking systems pull your CV apart into fields — and when headings are unusual, sections are missing or the right keywords never appear, your application can fall out of the shortlist before anyone looks. You never find out why.
ATS Score: See If Your CV Gets Past the Filters
A score out of 100 for how well applicant tracking systems can read your CV — plus a short list of fixes you can make in minutes.
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The problem
You apply, and nothing comes back
The solution
A score out of 100 — before you hit send
The ATS check reads your CV the way screening software would and gives it a score from 0 to 100. It weighs five things:
- Structure — clear headings and a layout software can parse.
- Completeness — contact details, summary, experience, education, skills.
- Keywords — coverage for your field, or for a target role you name.
- Evidence — numbers and strong action verbs, not just duties.
- Consistency — concise wording, consistent dates, no obvious errors.
The problem
Generic advice doesn't tell you what to change
“Use keywords.” “Quantify your impact.” You've read it all — but which line of your CV is the problem, and what should it say instead?
The solution
3–8 fixes, each doable in two minutes
Along with the score you get a one-line verdict and a short list of improvements. Each one tells you what to change, why it matters for ATS and a concrete suggestion — small enough to apply in a couple of minutes, in the editor or by asking the assistant. Fix, re-run and watch the score move; every check is kept in your history.
The problem
Checkers that find problems in every CV
A checker that flags twenty “critical issues” on every CV isn't auditing — it's selling. A score you can't trust is worse than no score at all.
The solution
An honest score — high when your CV deserves it
Twin CV's check is built to be honest: a strong CV scores 90 or more, and it doesn't invent problems to look thorough. If your CV is mostly empty, it says so plainly and tells you to fill it in first. When you're ready for a specific posting, match your CV to the job description.
Three steps
How to check yours
- Build your CV by chatting or import the one you have.
- Open ATS Score, optionally name the role you're aiming for, and run the check.
- Apply the fixes, re-run, and watch your score climb.
The ATS score is part of the Premium plan, together with the job-description matcher and tailored cover letters — see pricing.
FAQ
Questions about the ATS score
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system is the software many employers use to collect and filter applications — often by reading your CV into fields and searching it for keywords — before a recruiter looks.
Does it compare my CV to a job posting?
No — it checks how ATS-ready your CV is overall, optionally weighted for a role you name. To compare your CV with one specific posting, use the job-description matcher.
Which CV design should I send to an ATS-heavy employer?
The score reads your CV's content. For strict online portals, download your CV in the Plain ATS design — one column of real text, which is what hiring software reads best.
Can I see my previous scores?
Yes. Every check is saved in your history, so you can see the score move as you improve your CV.
Is it free?
The ATS score is part of Premium. Building your CV, importing it and your public twin page are free — see pricing.