Knowledge base
Resume Checks
Each check isolates one failure mode so users can see what breaks, why it breaks, and how to fix it.
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ATS Readability Check
ATS readability is a structure problem first. We prioritize parser-risk signals before cosmetic advice.
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PDF Parseability Check
This check isolates hidden text-layer and export problems that frequently survive normal visual edits.
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DOCX vs PDF Safety Check
This check compares parser behavior across both formats and highlights which export keeps meaning intact.
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Two-Column Resume Risk Check
This check identifies when sidebars and split columns reorder key resume evidence for machine parsers.
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Tables and Columns Risk Check
ATS parsers are brittle with grid-like structures that look clean visually but collapse semantically.
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Icons and Graphics Risk Check
This check focuses on icon-heavy and decorative patterns that strip parseable context from key fields.
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Header and Footer Risk Check
Parser noise from decorative headers and footers can duplicate or displace meaningful resume content.
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Contact Info Format Check
This check ensures your top-of-page identity fields are machine-readable and recruiter-safe.
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Date Format Check
Chronology is one of the highest-impact resume signals for both ATS and recruiters.
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Section Order Check
Even strong content can underperform if core sections are buried or split by decorative elements.
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Resume Fonts Check
This check focuses on legibility, spacing consistency, and export reliability rather than font myths.
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File Name Professionalism Check
Recruiters and systems often surface raw file names. Clear naming improves trust and handling.
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Resume Length Check
This check evaluates density and clarity so users can trim low-signal content first.
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Keyword Match Check
This check balances terminology coverage with anti-stuffing signals and proof quality.
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Missing Skills Check
This check highlights skill gaps by impact and separates missing terms from missing proof.
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Photo on Resume Check
This check flags visual payload and compliance concerns linked to profile photos.
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