Upload your resume and a target job description. Get the score, the blocking issues, and the first repair to make. No account and no email required.
Checks parser, keyword, format, proof, and platform-risk signals. No signup required.
The score is not the product. The repair path is. VANTAGE-7 shows whether the blocker is parsing, keywords, proof density, role alignment, or the specific ATS platform you are applying through.
How well your background matches what the hiring manager is actually screening for.
Whether your resume proves outcomes, scope, tools, and business value instead of listing tasks.
The story-read score: does the resume create a clean reason to bring you into a screen?
Live scoring - results in 30 seconds - 24hr human rewrite option available if the score is below target
Real Scores, Real Fixes
Start with the free checker, then compare the diagnosis against real KINETK before/after score jumps and rewrite examples. No mystery proof claims or rating math, just the path from weak scan to stronger screen.
Learn the exact optimization framework these scores followed →
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Upload now to run the free ATS score checker, see your VANTAGE-7 score, and get personalized score-improvement routing before you apply again. If you want a human answer before you run it, chat with KINETK directly and ask what looks broken.
Then go deeper with what your ATS score actually means or complete your LinkedIn optimization.
→Real Before / After Score Jumps
See real client transformations from 31% to 89% and how the routing changes after a rewrite.
VANTAGE-7 vs Jobscan in 2026
Compare score-only ATS tools against deeper routing, platform checks, and rewrite recommendations.
Why most ATS checkers fail
Mostly measure keyword matching and formatting basics. Helpful, but too shallow to explain why qualified people still get ignored.
Measures keyword precision, semantic alignment, role calibration, impact proof, structure, ATS compatibility, and human-reader experience.
Your score is only step one
A resume can look decent to a scanner and still fail proof density, role alignment, or interview routing. That is why VANTAGE-7 routes weak scores into KINETK's human rewrite path.
Get My Resume Rewritten by Mark in 24 HoursWhen to order the 24-hour human rewrite
A low VANTAGE-7 score usually means the resume needs structural rewrite work: role language, proof density, keyword context, and interview story. That is where the 24-hour human rewrite takes over.
Role fit 61, proof 54, routing 38
Role fit 91, proof 89, routing 82
Real score ranges
Role Fit 86, Proof Density 49, Routing 62
Keyword Match 82, Interview Routing 41
Role Fit 91, Proof Density 89, Routing 82
Why job seekers trust Mark McGrail
Mark runs KINETK around one practical question: why is this qualified person not getting through the screen? VANTAGE-7 finds the gap, then the human rewrite rebuilds the resume around the target role, the ATS platform, and the interview story.
Get 24hr Rewrite by Mark →Compatible with common ATS screens
The goal is not to chase one magic score. It is to find parser, keyword, proof, and platform-risk problems before the resume enters a real queue.
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The checker is built around the latest Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, Lever, and Taleo-style screening patterns. See why resumes get filtered, then use the same framework behind our ATS metrics explained guide and resume optimization guide to fix the score in the right order.
VANTAGE-7 ENGINE
Scanning resume...
Analyzing keyword coverage, format compatibility, and impact scoring
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Most people stop here. The ones who get interviews fix the 2-3 vectors that actually matter.
TOP ISSUES FOUND
KEYWORDS YOU'RE MISSING
KEYWORDS YOU HAVE
After the score
Your score is only the first step. Run another check after edits, or move into the human rewrite lane if the diagnosis shows deeper structure, proof, or targeting problems.
Scored against real 2026 Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS and Taleo filters. Still not sure what to fix first? Chat with Mark before you buy anything.
Your score is live. Have KINETK review it.
VANTAGE-7 found the gaps. KINETK can tell you which ones actually matter, what is fixable fast, and whether the 24-hour rewrite is the right move.
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Keyword Coverage
We compare your resume against the exact job description in real time. Missing even 3–4 high-weight keywords = instant filter. Most ATS tips online miss this entirely.
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Format Compatibility
We check for parser-risk patterns tied to Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, and Taleo. Fancy templates break here. A clean parse beats a pretty design every time.
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Impact Scoring
ATS and recruiters both reward numbers. We flag every generic "led team" bullet and show you exactly how to rewrite it — think "led 12-person team → 47% revenue lift."
Common Reasons Resumes Fail
The resume describes the right work but misses the terms the job description repeats.
Columns, tables, icons, and text boxes can scramble the parser before keywords matter.
Contact details in headers can disappear or land in the wrong field inside the ATS.
Task-heavy bullets without scope, tools, or outcomes leave the system with weak evidence.
Creative section labels can stop skills from mapping to the right ATS fields.
The safest file depends on the platform, and vague filenames can add avoidable friction.
Fix These Issues NowHow it works
PDF, DOCX, or pasted text all work.
The checker compares your resume against the role you actually want.
Specific changes are ranked by impact, not dumped into one vague score.
Use the copy button or iterate again after edits.
KINETK checks for parser, keyword, and proof issues that commonly show up in these systems before the next application goes out.
Example output
Representative example of the repair-note format KINETK shows after the scan.
Responsible for managing customer onboarding and improving internal workflows.
Led customer onboarding workflow redesign for cross-functional operations, reducing handoff delays and improving implementation visibility across support, sales, and product teams.
The useful part is not the score by itself. It is seeing which line is too vague, which proof is missing, and which ATS signal the rewrite is meant to fix.
Get My Line-by-Line FixesThe checker is useful because it shows more than one score. It checks parser-risk signals tied to Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, iCIMS, and Taleo, then breaks the result into parsing, keyword, proof, role-fit, and platform-risk signals so you can see what to fix first. Test your resume now
The checker looks for common issues tied to Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, iCIMS, Taleo, and additional ATS platform checks used in KINETK's VANTAGE-7 process. The goal is to catch parser, keyword, and format risks before your resume enters a real queue. Test your resume now
No. The checker is 100% free to start with no signup, no payment, and no email required. Test your resume now
You can upload PDF and DOCX files, or paste resume text directly. We recommend starting with the same file type you plan to submit to the employer. Test your resume now
The repair advice points to parser issues, missing job-description terms, weak bullets, and proof gaps. It helps separate quick edits from deeper resume structure problems. Test your resume now
The initial score is designed to return in under 30 seconds after you upload or paste the resume and job description. Larger files or poor connections can take slightly longer. Test your resume now
An ATS score is a directional read on how well your resume matches the role and survives parser checks. A low score usually means formatting, keywords, proof density, or role alignment needs work before applying. Test your resume now
Start with parser-safe formatting, standard section headings, clear contact details in the document body, and exact role language from the job description. Workday-sensitive issues often show up before a recruiter reads the resume. Test your resume now
Yes. The checker flags Workday-sensitive parser, formatting, and keyword issues so you can fix avoidable upload risks before applying. For deeper fixes, read the Workday ATS guide.
Yes. The checker looks for parser, keyword, and proof issues that commonly hurt resumes in Lever and Greenhouse-style recruiter workflows. For platform-specific fixes, read the Greenhouse ATS guide.
Yes. You can run another version after edits or test a different resume and job description pair. The goal is to iterate until the repair path is clear. Test your resume now
Related Resources
iCIMS & Taleo Mistakes That Get You Auto-Rejected
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The Complete ATS Resume Optimization Guide
Once you have your VANTAGE-7 score, use this guide to fix every issue — keyword strategy, formatting, metric density, and more.
Best Free ATS Resume Checker Comparison
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KINETK vs Jobscan
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How to Fix a Low ATS Score in 2026
A scored below 70? Here's the exact priority order for fixing your resume — starting with the changes that move the needle most.
