Match Engine v2 · Updated for 2026

Free ATS Resume Checker & Match Score Test

Test your resume against Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo, and Lever before applying. Get an objective 0–100 score, missing critical keywords, and formatting diagnostics in seconds.

Live Deterministic Engine v2

ATS Resume Match Scanner

Test compatibility against Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo, and Lever in real time.

Zero-storage · 100% private

How the 100-Point Scoring System Works

Unlike gimmicky word-cloud tools, LoopResume uses a deterministic rubric engineered to match real corporate applicant tracking filters.

1. Keyword Match & Density

40 Pts

Hard skills, core tools, domain credentials, and semantic synonyms extracted directly from the job requisition.

✓ Tokenizes required vs. preferred skills
✓ Accounts for word-boundary variations and pluralizations
✓ Includes semantic taxonomy (e.g. "built REST APIs" matches "API development")
✓ Enforces anti-stuffing guardrails to prevent keyword penalties

2. Experience Alignment

25 Pts

Seniority level, target job title matches, years of experience, and quantified achievements in recent roles.

✓ Matches target requisition title with career headline
✓ Calculates total years of verified professional experience
✓ Weights recent work history higher than legacy positions
✓ Evaluates presence of quantified impact metrics

3. Section Completeness

20 Pts

Presence and structural integrity of mandatory resume sections required by hiring algorithms.

✓ Contact details (phone, email, location, LinkedIn)
✓ Professional summary or executive headline
✓ Chronological work history with dates and employers
✓ Technical/core skills cluster and education credentials

4. Format Compliance

15 Pts

Parsability of the underlying document format, layout, encoding, and typography.

✓ Detects complex multi-column layout parsing traps
✓ Flags tables and text boxes that scramble text streams
✓ Identifies contact details locked inside header/footer bands
✓ Verifies standard fonts and clean vector text layers

Tested Against Major Enterprise ATS Engines

Over 90% of Fortune 500 applications are screened by one of these four systems before reaching a recruiter.

Workday

35% of Fortune 500

Strips complex styling into raw text streams. Fragile with dual-column layouts and tables.

Optimization Rule: Use strict single-column layouts and standard H2 section headings.

Greenhouse

Preferred by Tech & High-Growth

Parses PDFs with structured entity extractors. Searches directly for exact skill tags and title keywords.

Optimization Rule: Ensure your target job title appears within your professional summary and recent employment.

Taleo (Oracle)

Enterprise & Government

Rigid keyword scoring. Frequently fails on graphics, unconventional bullet characters, or non-standard fonts.

Optimization Rule: Stick to clean system fonts and avoid tables or graphical rating meters.

Lever & Ashby

Modern Startups & Scaleups

Combines semantic parsing with quick recruiter resume preview rendering. Recruiter glances at preview in 5–8 seconds.

Optimization Rule: Keep resume between 450 and 650 words with Google XYZ accomplishment bullets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ATS scoring, candidate privacy, and optimization.

How does LoopResume’s public ATS resume checker work?

You can upload your resume file (PDF, DOCX, TXT) or paste your resume text alongside an optional job description. Our Match Engine v2 inspects document structure, tokenizes keywords against the requisition, scores four objective rubric pillars (Keyword, Experience, Completeness, Format), and provides an instant 0–100 match score with a specific verdict band.

Is my uploaded resume saved or stored when using this tool?

No. The public checker operates on a strict zero-persistence policy. Your uploaded document and parsed text are evaluated in memory and discarded immediately after your score is displayed.

What is a good ATS match score to aim for?

A score of 75% or higher with a "Strong Fit" verdict indicates strong alignment with the job requisition and gives you the highest statistical probability of advancing to human recruiter screening.

Can I test my resume without a job description?

Yes! Simply check the "No JD — general resume health check" box. The engine will evaluate section completeness, formatting compliance, contact details, and general readability.

How do I unlock the full keyword list and bullet rewrites?

Creating a free LoopResume account seamlessly transfers your uploaded resume and job description directly into your candidate workspace, where you can view every missing requirement, get line-by-line AI bullet rewrites, and apply one-click optimizations.

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