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Free ATS CV Checker
Is your CV good enough to pass the ATS?
Most CVs are rejected by applicant tracking systems before a human ever reads them. Upload your CV and get an instant score out of 100, with every issue explained in plain language and a one-click way to fix it all.
- Instant score out of 100
- Checks ATS parsing, sections and wording
- Fix every issue in one click
Upload your CV for a free check
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The checker goes beyond typos
We test your CV against what both ATS software and human recruiters look for, across four areas that decide whether you get the interview call.
ATS parse rate and format
- How much of your CV an ATS can actually read
- CV length and page count
- Employment dates and timeline gaps
Contact details
- Email address present and professional
- Phone number recruiters can call
- Location and professional title
CV sections
- Professional summary
- Work experience and education
- Skills and languages employers search for
Content quality
- Quantified impact, results not just duties
- Spelling, grammar and repetition
- Strong action verbs, no vague phrases
From CV check to job-ready PDF
Checking is step one. Unlike other checkers, we do not stop at telling you what is wrong.
Upload your CV
Drop your current CV as a PDF or Word document. We read it once, we do not store the file.
Get your score in seconds
Our AI runs the same checks employer ATS software and recruiters use, then shows every issue in plain language.
Fix everything in one click
Your details are already extracted. Pick an ATS-friendly template and your CV is rebuilt instantly, ready to download.
Why your CV needs an ATS check in East Africa
When you apply for a job at a bank, telecom, NGO or any large employer in Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda, your CV usually goes into an applicant tracking system first. The ATS scans your document, extracts your experience, education and skills, and matches them against the job advert. If it cannot read your CV, or the keywords are missing, you are rejected automatically. No human ever sees your name.
The most common reasons CVs fail are simple: decorative layouts with tables and graphics that ATS software cannot parse, missing sections like a professional summary or skills list, jobs without dates, and bullet points that describe duties instead of results. Our free CV checker finds all of these in seconds and explains each one in plain language.
Then comes the part other checkers do not do: fixing it. Because we have already read your CV, one click rebuilds it in a clean, ATS-friendly template with standard headings that every applicant tracking system understands. Our AI helps you rewrite weak bullets into measurable achievements, and you download a recruiter-ready PDF, paying with mobile money.
Professional CV templates
Recruiter-tested designs that pass applicant tracking systems. Pick one and personalise it in minutes.
Charles
Modern teal sidebar with photo - perfect for tech professionals
Aparna Gold
Warm gold accents with modern layout
Kathleen
Bold yellow with decorative quote marks
Grace Mint
Fresh mint banner with elegant script name
Classic Elegant
Traditional serif layout with timeless appeal
Creative Yellow
Friendly yellow header for creative roles
Hexagon Blue
Modern hexagon initials with blue accents
Priya
Photo header with ochre tab-style section labels and two columns
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Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS CV checker?
An ATS CV checker tests your CV the way an applicant tracking system does. Employers use ATS software to scan and filter CVs before a human ever reads them. Our checker uploads your CV, parses it like an ATS, and scores it out of 100 with the exact issues found.
Is the CV checker really free?
Yes. Uploading your CV, getting your full score and seeing every issue is completely free. You only pay a small one-time fee if you choose to fix your CV in one of our templates and download the finished PDF.
What does the checker look at?
Four areas: how well ATS software can parse your CV, whether your contact details are complete, whether the essential sections exist (summary, experience, education, skills, languages), and the quality of your writing, including quantified results, spelling, repetition and weak phrases.
What is a good ATS score?
80 or above means your CV is stronger than most applicants and should pass ATS filters comfortably. Between 60 and 79 means real issues are costing you interviews. Below 60 means your CV is probably being filtered out before a recruiter sees it.
How do I fix the issues the checker finds?
One click. The checker has already extracted your information, so you choose one of our ATS-friendly templates and your CV is rebuilt instantly with clean structure and standard headings. Our AI then helps you improve the wording, and you download a polished PDF.
Do employers in Tanzania and East Africa really use ATS?
Yes. Banks, telecoms, NGOs, government tenders and large companies across Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda increasingly screen applications with ATS software or strict HR checklists. Even where no software is used, the same problems (missing sections, no dates, vague duties) get CVs rejected by human recruiters.
What file formats can I upload?
PDF and Word (DOCX) files up to 5MB. If your CV is a scanned photo or image, the text cannot be read, which is exactly what happens with employer ATS software too. In that case, start fresh with our builder instead.
Is my CV stored after the check?
No. Your file is read once to run the checks and extract your details, and it is not stored. The extracted information stays on your device so you can continue into the builder if you choose to.
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