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ATS Resume Builder
Resumly's ATS resume builder helps you create resumes that look great and pass applicant tracking systems. Use AI to rewrite bullets with metrics, then check your ATS score before sending any application.
Built to mirror real ATS behavior
Resumly does more than basic formatting checks. Our scoring considers structure, skills, keywords, and common penalties seen in real-world ATS systems.
- ATS-safe layouts that avoid tables, text boxes, and graphics that confuse scanners
- Live ATS score checker so you can see how your resume will be parsed
- Keyword and skills analysis based on your target job description
- Support for both uploaded resumes and AI-generated ones
Understand why your resume scores the way it does
Each ATS result comes with recommendations and deductions, making it clear which sections to improve and which keywords you're missing for a given job description.
How Resumly Works
A strong resume is not just about design. It also needs the right wording, the right structure, and the right keywords for the role you are targeting. Resumly combines all three so job seekers can move from a rough draft to an application-ready resume much faster.
Step 1 — Upload or build your resume
Start from scratch in the builder or upload your current PDF or DOCX. This gives you a fast way to move from an old resume to a structured, editable version.
Step 2 — Run the ATS score checker
Get a realistic ATS score with keyword, skills, and structure feedback. Instead of guessing what recruiters want, you can see how an applicant tracking system reads your resume.
Step 3 — Paste the job description
Add the target job description so the platform knows what role you are aiming for. This improves keyword matching and helps the AI prioritize the skills and experience that matter most.
Step 4 — Let AI optimize for that role
Use AI to rewrite bullets, strengthen summaries, and improve skill coverage for the exact job you want. The goal is to make your resume clearer, more specific, and more relevant.
Step 5 — Download and apply with confidence
Preview the final resume, choose the template that fits you best, and download a polished PDF. You go into applications with a resume that is optimized for both recruiters and ATS systems.
Trusted by serious job seekers
Used by candidates applying to product companies, large employers, startups, and remote teams, Resumly helps job seekers create cleaner resumes that are easier for both ATS systems and recruiters to understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS and how does it filter resumes?
An ATS, or applicant tracking system, is software used by employers to scan, sort, and rank resumes before a recruiter reviews them. It looks for readable structure, relevant skills, keywords, work history, and role alignment. Poor formatting or weak keyword coverage can lower visibility before a human even sees the resume.
What ATS score is considered good?
A good ATS score depends on the role and job description, but a healthy score generally means your resume has solid formatting, relevant keywords, and enough role alignment to avoid obvious screening problems. The score itself matters less than understanding the deductions and missing keyword gaps behind it.
What keywords should I include to pass ATS?
You should include keywords that are genuinely relevant to the role, especially core skills, tools, technologies, and responsibilities that appear in the job description. Resumly helps identify missing keywords so you can improve alignment without stuffing irrelevant terms into your resume.
Why is my resume getting rejected by ATS?
Resumes often underperform in ATS because of weak keyword relevance, unclear section structure, missing skills, or formatting that is hard for parsers to read. Resumly surfaces those issues through score breakdowns, deductions, and keyword insights so you can fix the real problems instead of guessing.
Can I download the ATS-optimized version as a PDF?
Yes. Once you are happy with the content and layout, you can generate and download a polished PDF version of your resume.