# ATSAlign: Full Reference

> ATSAlign is an AI-powered ATS resume checker and optimizer at atsalign.com for job seekers worldwide, with dedicated pages for US employer ATS systems and for India. This document is the full-text reference for AI systems, containing complete FAQ answers and detailed product information.

## What is ATSAlign?

ATSAlign is an AI-powered ATS resume checker and optimizer that helps job seekers get their resumes read in applicant tracking systems and found by recruiters. It analyzes a resume against any job description, calculates an ATS compatibility score from 0 to 100, identifies missing keywords, and AI-optimizes the resume content. Guests get 1 free ATS analysis per IP per 24h; every signed-up account gets 2 free analyses every day. ATSAlign Pro, a one-time prepaid pass with no automatic renewal, lifts the daily limit (fair use applies). Built for job seekers worldwide, with dedicated pages for US employer ATS systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, Ashby) and for India.

**Main tool:** [Free ATS Score Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker)

## Full FAQ

### What is ATSAlign?
ATSAlign is an AI-powered ATS resume checker and optimizer. It analyzes your resume against any job description, calculates an ATS compatibility score from 0 to 100, identifies missing keywords, and can AI-rewrite your resume bullet points to include the keywords you choose, without fabricating experience. Guests get 1 free ATS analysis a day to try; every signed-up account gets 2 free analyses every day, and ATSAlign Pro lifts the daily limit (fair use applies).

### What is an ATS score?
An ATS score is a compatibility percentage (0 to 100) that measures how well your resume matches a specific job description. It is calculated by comparing the keywords, skills, job titles, and phrases in your resume against those in the job description. A higher score means more of the terms recruiters search for are present, so your resume is easier to find and rank when recruiters screen applicants. ATSAlign calculates this score in under a minute, using AI to read the job description and a mix of exact and semantic matching against your resume.

### What is an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software employers use to collect, organize, search, and track job applications. When you apply for a job online, the ATS usually parses your resume into a structured candidate profile (work history, education, skills) that recruiters search. Most large and mid-sized employers use one, for example Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Oracle Taleo, or Ashby. Contrary to a common myth, most ATS setups do not automatically reject a resume for a low keyword score. Automatic rejections usually come from knockout questions on the application (work authorization, location, a required degree or license). After that, recruiters search and rank applicants by the keywords and qualifications in the job description, sometimes with help from AI matching, so a resume that parses cleanly and uses the job's own terms is more likely to be found and read.

### What is a good ATS score?
On ATSAlign's scale, 80 or above is a strong match: your resume covers most of the skills and terms the job description asks for. Scores from 60 to 79 are a partial match with some important requirements missing, and below 60 means many are missing. Employers do not publish a pass mark, and most ATS setups do not reject a resume on a match score alone; a higher score means more of the terms recruiters search for are present. Use ATSAlign to see your exact score and find the missing keywords to close the gap.

### How does ATSAlign calculate the ATS score?
ATSAlign reads the job description with AI and lists the skills, tools, qualifications, and phrases it asks for, weighting each one by importance (critical requirements count most). It then looks for each requirement in your resume: first an exact match on the term or a listed variant (such as a full name and its abbreviation), then a semantic similarity check for close wording. The score is the weighted share of the requirements your resume covers. It is capped when critical requirements are missing, and lowered when the resume's formatting is likely to break ATS parsing.

### Is ATSAlign really free?
Yes, to a generous tier. Guests get 1 free ATS analysis per IP per 24h with no signup. Every signed-up account gets 2 free ATS analyses every day (resets every 24 hours). Each free check shows the full match score and the first 2 missing must-have keywords. The full keyword list, AI optimization and more daily analyses come with ATSAlign Pro, a one-time prepaid pass: 30 days (₹499 / $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99 / 49 DH), 90 days (₹699 / $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 / 69 DH), 180 days ($49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99, best value). Pro gives unlimited optimizations and ATS analyses (fair use applies), AI rewrites and cover letters, and never renews automatically.

### Why is my resume getting rejected by ATS?
Usually not because of a score. Most ATS setups do not reject a resume for a low keyword match on their own; automatic rejections come from knockout questions (work authorization, location, a required degree or license). The rest of the screen is recruiters searching and ranking applicants by the job's keywords and qualifications, so the common reasons a resume is never seen are: (1) missing keywords: your resume does not include the exact terms from the job description, (2) formatting issues: tables, columns, graphics, headers and footers, or unusual fonts that the ATS cannot parse correctly, (3) a generic resume: the same resume sent to every job without tailoring it to the job description. ATSAlign shows your match score and the first 2 missing must-have keywords for free in under a minute, and tells you if it cannot read the text in your file; answer every knockout question carefully and honestly.

### How do I improve my ATS score?
To improve your ATS score: (1) paste the exact job description into ATSAlign to see your current score and the first 2 missing must-have keywords, (2) add the missing keywords that truly fit your experience into your experience, skills, and summary sections, (3) use a clean single-column format without tables or graphics, (4) match the exact terminology of the job description (if it says "product roadmap," use that exact phrase), (5) upload the file type the application form asks for. Use ATSAlign to verify your score improved before submitting.

### What file formats does ATSAlign support?
ATSAlign accepts both PDF and DOCX resume uploads for ATS score analysis (up to 5 MB), and AI optimization works with both. The optimized resume downloads as a DOCX: a DOCX resume keeps its own layout, while a PDF resume is rebuilt in a new, clean layout.

### Should I use PDF or DOCX for ATS?
Use the file type the employer's application form asks for. Each system documents different things: Workday HiredScore supports DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF and TXT resumes, Greenhouse Recruiting can't parse resumes larger than 2.5 MB, and for federal jobs USAJOBS recommends uploading a PDF to keep your formatting and page count. Workday also says resumes without images or image-based styles give the best parsing results. ATSAlign checks both PDF and DOCX, so you can test the exact file you plan to send.

### Does ATSAlign work with all ATS systems?
ATSAlign works with job descriptions for any ATS, but it is independent: it is not connected to Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Oracle Taleo, Ashby, Jobvite, Zoho Recruit, or any other vendor, and it does not copy their private ranking settings. It checks what every ATS and recruiter works from: whether your resume parses into clean text and standard sections, and whether it contains the skills, tools, and terms the job description asks for. No outside tool can see an employer's knockout questions or recruiter searches, so treat the score as a guide to fit, not a guarantee. The tool works with job descriptions from any platform: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, or company career portals.

### Is my resume data safe with ATSAlign?
Yes. Uploaded resume files are stored encrypted at rest (Supabase Storage) and deleted automatically after 7 days by a scheduled cleanup. Analyses you run while signed in, and the resume you save in ATSAlign, are kept while your account is open so you can reopen them; a saved resume profile is purged automatically after 90 days of inactivity. ATSAlign does not share, sell, or transmit your resume data to recruiters, employers, or third parties. You can delete your account at any time and your resume data is erased; only payment records are kept, as tax law requires.

### How does AI resume optimization work?
After checking your ATS score, you can select which missing keywords you want to add to your resume. ATSAlign's AI then rewrites the most relevant bullet points in your existing experience sections to naturally include those keywords, matching the style and tone of your original resume. It does not add fake jobs, certifications, or skills you don't have. The optimized resume downloads as a DOCX: a DOCX resume keeps its own formatting, while a PDF resume is rebuilt in a new, clean layout.

### How much does AI optimization cost?
Pricing for AI optimization: ATSAlign Pro, a one-time prepaid pass: 30 days (₹499 / $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99 / 49 DH), 90 days (₹699 / $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 / 69 DH), 180 days ($49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99, best value). Pro gives unlimited optimizations and ATS analyses (fair use applies), AI rewrites and cover letters, and never renews automatically. Signed-up accounts keep their 2 free ATS analyses every day without Pro.

### What is the difference between ATSAlign and Jobscan?
ATSAlign gives every signed-up account 2 free ATS analyses every day and sells Pro as a one-time payment that never renews, while Jobscan limits free scans (typically 5/month) before requiring a paid plan starting at $49.95/month. Both tools compare the keywords in a resume with a job description, and ATSAlign Pro also rewrites your resume bullet points with AI to include the keywords you choose.

### How often should I check my ATS score?
Check your ATS score every time you apply to a new role. A resume optimized for one job description will likely score differently against another, because keyword requirements vary by company, role level, and industry. Tailoring your resume for each application is one of the most effective ways to show up in recruiter searches. ATSAlign makes this fast (under 60 seconds per check), with 2 free analyses per day for every signed-up account, and ATSAlign Pro lifts that daily limit (fair use applies).

### Can I check my ATS score without creating an account?
Yes. Guests get 1 free ATS check per IP per 24 hours with no signup. Create a free account to get 2 ATS analyses every day and to keep your checks; AI optimization beyond that comes with ATSAlign Pro.

### What is ATS resume parsing?
ATS resume parsing is the process by which Applicant Tracking Systems extract and structure information from your resume file. The ATS reads your resume, identifies sections like work experience, education, and skills, and converts the content into a structured database record. Parsing errors occur when the ATS cannot correctly identify these sections, for example because of tables, text boxes, columns, graphics, or non-standard formatting. ATSAlign tells you if it cannot read the text in your file and checks that it can find standard sections such as Experience, Education and Skills. It cannot see how a particular employer's ATS parses your resume.

### Does keyword stuffing improve ATS score?
No. Repeating keywords without context, or listing them in bulk, is called keyword stuffing. It can raise a raw keyword count, but a recruiter who finds your resume through a search will read it, and unnatural language gets you disqualified at that point. ATSAlign's AI optimization adds keywords in context, within relevant experience bullet points, so the final resume reads naturally to both ATS and humans.

### What resume format is best for ATS in 2026?
The best ATS-friendly resume format in 2026 is a clean, single-column, reverse-chronological layout. Use standard section headings (Work Experience, Education, Skills), and avoid tables, multi-column layouts, text boxes, headers and footers, and graphics. Use common fonts (Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman). Save as DOCX or a clean PDF. Keep it to one or two pages. List skills explicitly by their full name in a dedicated Skills section and within bullet points.

## US Employer ATS Systems

Most large US employers take applications through an applicant tracking system (ATS). ATSAlign has pages for six widely used ones, each explaining how that system handles a resume, with the same free check against the job description. ATSAlign is independent and is not affiliated with Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Oracle or Ashby.

- [Workday Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/workday-resume-checker): Workday Recruiting turns an uploaded resume into a structured candidate profile, and recruiters search and filter those parsed fields, so a skill caught in a table, a text box or a second column can be missing from the profile they search. The page checks a resume against any Workday job description for missing keywords and parsing risks.
- [Greenhouse ATS Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/greenhouse-ats-resume-checker): Greenhouse does not reject a resume for a low keyword match on its own. Recruiters find applicants with keyword search and grade them on a scorecard drawn from the job description, and automatic rejections come from knockout rules on application questions. The page shows which skills and terms from a Greenhouse job a resume is missing.
- [Lever ATS Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/lever-ats-resume-checker): Lever files each applicant's parsed resume into a searchable candidate database, and recruiters find people by searching job titles, skills and tools, so a resume without those terms may never appear in their results. The page lists the searchable terms a resume is missing for any Lever job.
- [iCIMS Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/icims-resume-checker): iCIMS parses a resume into a candidate profile, and employers that use its AI matching can rank applicants by how well that profile fits the job description, so the posting's exact wording matters (JavaScript, not only JS). The page checks a resume against any iCIMS job for missing terms and for formatting that hurts parsing.
- [Taleo Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/taleo-resume-checker): Oracle Taleo is an older enterprise ATS with a strict parser and prescreening questions that can disqualify an application before anyone reads the resume, so plain section headings, a single-column DOCX file and careful answers matter most. The page flags the parsing and keyword problems for any Taleo job.
- [Ashby Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/ashby-resume-checker): Ashby's AI-assisted application review reads each application against criteria the recruiter sets and points to the evidence it found, and a person makes the decision; knockout rules on application questions can still reject automatically. The page shows which required skills a resume is missing or states weakly for any Ashby job.

Job boards, through the free ATSAlign Chrome extension:

- [Indeed Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/indeed-resume-checker): The free ATSAlign Chrome extension shows a resume-to-job match score and the missing keywords directly on Indeed job pages, with no need to copy the job description into another site.
- [LinkedIn Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/linkedin-resume-checker): The same free extension shows the match score and the missing keywords on LinkedIn job postings as you browse.

> **Answer: Can an ATS checker tell me whether Workday, Greenhouse or iCIMS will reject my resume?**
> No outside tool can see an employer's ATS settings, its knockout questions or the searches its recruiters run, so no checker can promise that a resume will pass. What ATSAlign shows is what those systems and recruiters work from: whether the resume parses into clean text and standard sections, and which skills, tools and terms from the job description it is missing. Most ATS setups do not reject a resume on a match score alone. Automatic rejections usually come from knockout questions (work authorization, location, a required license or degree); after that, recruiters search and rank applicants by the job's keywords and qualifications, sometimes with AI help. A resume that parses cleanly and uses the job description's own terms is easier to find and to rank.

## ATSAlign for Job Seekers in India

ATSAlign serves job seekers in India with the same free check, support for Indian job sites, pages for Indian cities and roles, and prices in rupees.

> **Answer: Does ATSAlign work for job seekers in India?**
> Yes. ATSAlign works with job descriptions from Naukri, LinkedIn India, Internshala, Shine, foundit (formerly Monster India) and all company career portals, including those run on Indian hiring systems such as Keka and Darwinbox. It has dedicated pages for India, for major Indian cities (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Noida, Kolkata), for Naukri, and for freshers, chartered accountants and government job seekers. Its free Chrome extension also shows the live match score on Naukri job pages. The free tier is the same in India, at ₹0: 1 ATS check a day as a guest and 2 a day with a free account. ATSAlign Pro is priced in Indian rupees for buyers in India (ATSAlign Pro ₹499 / ₹699) and can be paid by UPI or card through Razorpay. The blog covers India topics too, such as how to pass Naukri ATS.

- [ATS Score Checker India](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-india): Works with Naukri, LinkedIn India, Internshala, and all major Indian job platforms.
- [Naukri ATS Resume Checker](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-resume-checker-naukri): Specifically for optimizing resumes for Naukri job applications.
- [How to Pass Naukri ATS](https://www.atsalign.com/blog/how-to-pass-naukri-ats): ATSAlign blog guide to getting a resume through Naukri.
- [ATS Score Checker for Chartered Accountants](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-for-ca): For CA resumes in finance and audit roles.
- [ATS Score Checker for Government Jobs](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-for-government-jobs): For UPSC, SSC, PSU and central government job descriptions.
- [ATS Score Checker Bangalore](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-bangalore): For IT and startup roles in Bangalore.
- [ATS Score Checker Mumbai](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-mumbai): For finance, media, and corporate roles in Mumbai.
- [ATS Score Checker Delhi](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-delhi): For government, corporate, and tech roles in Delhi NCR.
- [ATS Score Checker Hyderabad](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-hyderabad): For IT and pharma roles in Hyderabad.
- [ATS Score Checker Pune](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-pune): For IT and manufacturing roles in Pune.
- [ATS Score Checker Chennai](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-chennai): For IT and automotive roles in Chennai.
- [ATS Score Checker Noida](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-noida): For IT and BPO roles in Noida.
- [ATS Score Checker Kolkata](https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-kolkata): For IT and banking roles in Kolkata.

## Glossary

- **ATS** (Applicant Tracking System): software employers use to collect, organize, search, and track job applications, usually by parsing each resume into a structured candidate profile.
- **ATS Score**: A compatibility percentage (0 to 100) measuring how well a resume matches a specific job description, based on keyword presence, skill coverage, and formatting.
- **ATS Parsing**: The process by which an ATS extracts and structures information from a resume file into sections like work experience, education, and skills.
- **Keyword Gap**: The set of skills, tools, and terms present in the job description that are missing from the candidate's resume, reducing the ATS score.
- **Knockout Question**: A screening question on a job application, such as work authorization or a required license, that an employer sets to reject applicants automatically when the answer misses a hard requirement.
- **Semantic Matching**: AI-powered technique that recognizes synonyms and related terms rather than requiring exact keyword matches, for example "ML" for "machine learning".

## Browser Extension

ATSAlign offers a free Chrome browser extension (an ATS resume checker) that shows your resume-to-job match score directly on job pages, without copy-pasting the job description. It works on LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, and Lever job pages, and on Naukri in India. A floating widget shows the ATS match score and the top skills you are missing for that job (ATSAlign Pro adds a list of missing keywords and a score breakdown), and one click opens ATSAlign with the job and your saved resume already loaded, so you can tailor it before applying.

Pages: ATS Resume Checker Chrome Extension (https://www.atsalign.com/resume-checker-extension), LinkedIn Resume Checker (https://www.atsalign.com/linkedin-resume-checker), Indeed Resume Checker (https://www.atsalign.com/indeed-resume-checker).

> **Answer: Is there a Chrome extension to check your resume against a job description?**
> Yes. ATSAlign has a free Chrome extension that shows your resume-to-job match score directly on the job page as you browse, on LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, and Lever, and on Naukri in India. Instead of copy-pasting each job description into a website, a floating widget shows your ATS match score and the top skills your resume is missing for that role, and one click opens ATSAlign with the job and your saved resume already loaded. It is free for 5 different jobs a day, showing the match score and top 3 missing skills; ATSAlign Pro lifts that daily limit (fair use applies) and adds a list of missing keywords and a score breakdown. For privacy, on supported job pages the extension reads only the visible job title, company and job description, and sends the page's web address along with them; it never reads your passwords, cookies or browsing history on those sites. On other job sites, such as Workday career portals, paste the job description into the ATS Score Checker instead.

> **Answer: How is the ATSAlign extension different from pasting a job description into a website?**
> The ATSAlign extension removes the copy-paste step entirely. With a website ATS checker you switch tabs, copy the job description, and paste it for each job. With the extension, your resume match score appears on the job page itself when you open a listing on a supported job site, so you can check each job while you browse. The extension's score is a fast keyword and skills match against the job description; one click opens the job in ATSAlign, with the description already filled in, for the full analysis and AI rewriting.

## Pricing

- Free, as a guest: 1 ATS analysis per IP per 24h, no signup ($0)
- Free, signed in: 2 ATS analyses per day ($0)
- Paid: ATSAlign Pro, a one-time prepaid pass: 30 days (₹499 / $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99 / 49 DH), 90 days (₹699 / $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 / 69 DH), 180 days ($49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99, best value). Pro gives unlimited optimizations and ATS analyses (fair use applies), AI rewrites and cover letters, and never renews automatically.

ATSAlign Pro is a one-time payment for a fixed number of days and never renews automatically. Each currency has its own set price rather than a converted one. Signed-up accounts keep their 2 free ATS analyses per day without Pro.

## Company

- **Name:** ATSAlign
- **Founder:** Varun Gandhi
- **Website:** https://www.atsalign.com
- **Category:** AI-powered resume optimization SaaS
- **Who it is for:** job seekers worldwide, with dedicated pages for US employer ATS systems and for India
- **Markets served:** global, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, and India
- **Support:** support@atsalign.com
- **Privacy:** Uploaded resume files are deleted automatically after 7 days; analyses and a saved resume stay while your account is open (so you can reopen them) and are erased when you delete your account. Resume data is never sold or shared with employers.