ZenWritYour Resume Deserves
A Real ATS Score.
Upload your resume, paste the job description, and see exactly why hiring software filters you out — missing keywords, formatting faults and recruiter red flags, scored in about 30 seconds.
- Never stored
- ~30 seconds
- 20+ checks
- No account needed
Where would you like to start?
Scan your resume — results in ~30 seconds
- 20+ checks across 5 categories
- Results in ~30 seconds
- No account required
- Your resume is never stored
Upload resume (PDF or DOCX)
Drop your resume here or click to browse
PDF or DOCX, up to 5MB
Optional but recommended — it improves accuracy and shows the exact keywords you're missing.
Unlimited free checks — no account needed. Your resume is never stored.
How the ATS check works
Step 1
Upload your resume
PDF or DOCX. We extract the text and never store your file.
Step 2
Paste the job description
Optional but adds keyword matching — shows exactly which keywords you're missing.
Step 3
Get your ATS report
A 0–100 score, 20+ specific checks, missing keywords, and prioritised fixes — in about 30 seconds.
Why job seekers choose ZenWrit
Jobscan: $49/month after trial
ZenWrit: Free, forever
Most tools: Require signup first
ZenWrit: Check instantly, no account
Generic feedback
ZenWrit: 20+ specific checks with exact fixes, not vague suggestions
Your resume stored on their servers
ZenWrit: Never stored, never shared
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Built by people who read resumes for a living
ZenWrit exists because most resume tools sell a subscription before they tell you anything useful. Our checker applies the same parsing and keyword logic used by major applicant tracking systems, then explains every deduction in plain English.
Every guide we publish is written and reviewed against current recruiter practice, and updated when hiring platforms change. Ads keep the tool free — they never influence our scoring or our advice.
More about ZenWrit- 20+ checks
- Across formatting, structure, keywords, content and red flags.
- Nothing stored
- Your file is parsed in memory and discarded immediately.
- No paywall
- Unlimited checks, no account, no credit card, ever.
- Real ATS logic
- Calibrated to Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS and Taleo.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS resume checker?
- An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) checker analyzes your resume the same way automated hiring software does — looking at keywords, formatting, structure and content — and gives you a score with specific improvements.
Is ZenWrit's ATS checker really free?
- Yes, completely free with no account required and no credit card. We earn through ads shown during the experience.
Does ZenWrit store my resume?
- No. Your resume is read, analyzed, and immediately discarded. We never store, share, or use your resume data.
How accurate is the ATS score?
- ZenWrit uses GPT-4o to simulate ATS analysis across 20+ checks. While no checker can replicate every ATS system exactly, our scoring is calibrated to real recruiter expectations and keyword-matching patterns used by major ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever.
Do I need to paste a job description?
- No — the tool works without one. But adding a job description enables keyword matching and shows exactly which keywords from that specific job you are missing, which significantly improves the accuracy.
What file formats are supported?
- PDF and DOCX files up to 5MB.
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