⚠️ Note: To get the most accurate and complete ATS Score—including both Skill Score and Resume Analysis Score—you need to create a Job-Tailored Resume. If you use a Base Resume, only the Resume Analysis Score will be visible.
In today’s competitive job market, having a well-designed resume is only part of the equation. To even reach a recruiter’s hands, your resume must pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)—automated filters that assess resumes based on keyword relevance, structure, and formatting.
Careerflow.ai simplifies this challenge by providing a comprehensive ATS Score—a metric designed to help you understand how well your resume will perform when scanned by ATS tools. By optimizing your ATS Score, you not only increase visibility but also boost your chances of landing interviews.
Best Practice: Use a Job-Tailored Resume to get the full picture, including Skill Score (Keyword Match) and Resume Analysis Score. A Base Resume will only show formatting-related insights.
What Is the ATS Score?
The ATS Score evaluates your resume's compatibility with ATS systems. It includes:
ATS Keyword Score (Skill Score):
Measures how well your resume’s keywords and skills match the target job description.ATS Analysis Score (Resume Analysis Score):
Analyzes your resume’s structure, formatting, and completeness to ensure ATS readability.
Why Use a Job-Tailored Resume?
To view both the Skill Score and Resume Analysis Score, you must create a Job-Tailored Resume.
Base Resume = Only Resume Analysis Score
Job-Tailored Resume = Skill Score + Resume Analysis Score
This dual-score approach gives you a full understanding of both how well your resume is written and how relevant it is to a specific job—crucial for improving your ATS performance.
How the ATS Score Is Calculated
1. ATS Keyword Score (Skill Score) – Job-Tailored Resumes Only
Keyword Matching: Compares your resume against a job description for relevant skills and phrases.
Keyword Relevance: Measures how well these terms align with what the employer is looking for.
Missing Keywords: Identifies gaps and recommends high-impact terms to add.
Requires a job card/job description. Only visible when using a Job-Tailored Resume.
2. ATS Analysis Score (Resume Analysis Score) – All Resumes
Section Completion: Verifies if your resume includes core sections like Work Experience, Education, and Skills.
Formatting Check: Ensures that your resume uses ATS-friendly formatting (e.g., no graphics, images, or tables).
Content Structure: Evaluates how clearly your resume conveys your qualifications.
Getting Started
Step 1: Create or choose a Job-Tailored Resume
Go to Resume Builder > Create New Resume > Select “Job-Tailored Resume”
Choose a job-tailored resume.
Check: How to Create a Job-Tailored Resume
Step 2: Review Your ATS Keyword Score
View your Skill Match tab
See which keywords are matched, partially matched, or missing. Add missing keywords to your resume.
Step 3: Review Your Resume Analysis Score
Navigate to the Resume Analysis tab
Address section completion, formatting, or layout issues flagged by the system
Step 4: Apply Optimizations
Add missing skills and keywords
Fix formatting or structural issues
Re-upload and reassess your resume to check for improved scores
💡 Tip: You can also use the one-click optimizer
Tips for ATS Optimization
Always use a Job-Tailored Resume: This is the only way to get keyword-level insights (Skill Score)
Keep it simple: Use ATS-friendly templates and avoid graphics or tables
Match the job: Use the job description to guide your language and terminology
Regularly reassess: Check your scores after each update to ensure continuous improvement
Why Your ATS Score Matters
Higher Visibility: Get past ATS filters and into recruiter hands
Better Targeting: Increase the relevance of your resume for each role
Smarter Job Search: Use data to focus your effort and improve results
💡Don’t rely solely on your Base Resume for analysis. Always create a Job-Tailored Resume for each job you apply to—it’s the best way to ensure both your formatting and keyword alignment are optimized for success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why can’t I see the Skill Score on my Base Resume?
A: The Skill Score (ATS Keyword Score) is only calculated when a resume is linked to a job description—this happens when you create a Job-Tailored Resume.
Q: How can I improve my ATS Keyword Score?
A: Add missing skills or keywords based on the job description. The Skill Match tab in a Job-Tailored Resume will guide you.
Q: What does the Resume Analysis Score check?
A: It reviews formatting, layout, and completeness of essential sections, ensuring your resume is ATS-readable.
Q: How often should I check my ATS Score?
A: Any time you update your resume or apply for a new role, reassess both your Skill and Resume Analysis Scores.
Q: Can Careerflow.ai help me identify missing keywords?
A: Yes! The Skill Match feature highlights missing, partially matched, and matched keywords—available in Job-Tailored Resumes.