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Free ATS CV checker UK

Check how ATS-ready your CV is — against the role you want

The ApplyWell checker reviews CV structure, evidence, readability and keywords, then lets you choose a target job title from our UK role database. Add the real vacancy for a more precise comparison.

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What the checker looks at

  • Contact basics and recognisable CV sections.
  • ATS-friendly structure and readability.
  • Evidence of results, scale and measurable impact.
  • Skills and common recruitment terminology.
  • Role-specific keyword alignment.
  • Vacancy-specific language when you paste a job advert.

Why job title matters

A CV cannot be meaningfully “optimised” in the abstract. A warehouse operative application should not be judged against the same terminology as a project manager or teaching assistant application. That is why ApplyWell connects the checker to a growing role database.

What the score does not mean

The ApplyWell ATS Readiness Score is our own readiness estimate. It is not the score used by a specific employer, and it cannot predict an interview. Employers use different applicant-tracking systems, screening questions and recruiter processes.

Best use: treat the score as a diagnostic. Use the breakdown and missing evidence to decide what deserves attention before you apply.

How to get the most accurate check

  1. Upload or paste your current CV.
  2. Select the closest target job title.
  3. Paste the actual job advert when you have one.
  4. Review the strongest and weakest areas.
  5. Only add missing keywords when they genuinely reflect your experience.

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