An ATS can misread complex formatting, leave contact details out of parsed fields, or make relevant experience harder for a recruiter to find. ApplySmooth checks those visible risks and explains what to fix, free, without storing your resume
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Formatting and clarity checks based on documented resume-parsing limitations. Results identify risks; they cannot predict an employer’s screening decision
We check for layout and formatting issues that can confuse an ATS
We look for common structure issues that affect parsing accuracy
We analyze your content for clarity and measurable impact
We check the parts of your resume that can become distorted during this process, so you can fix visible issues before applying
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) stores application data and helps hiring teams parse, search, filter, and review candidates. The employer decides how it is configured; an ATS does not use one universal rejection score
Yes, completely free. You get three scans per day with no signup required. We run deterministic checks on your file with no AI costs or hidden fees
PDF and DOCX files up to 2MB. DOCX files get deeper structural analysis (tables, headers, columns) since the format exposes more structure. PDF files get comprehensive text-based analysis
It checks for ATS-hostile formatting (tables, multi-column layouts, header/footer contact info), missing standard sections (Experience, Education, Skills), contact info placement, date format consistency, bullet point usage, quantified achievements, and action verb strength
No. Your resume is processed in memory and immediately discarded. Nothing is stored, logged, or shared with third parties
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