Upload your resume alongside a job description. Ajusta parses both documents, compares them, and returns a compatibility score with specific gaps identified. New users get 200 credits to run their first complete scan.
The process takes about 30 seconds. Here is what happens at each step.
You provide your resume (PDF or DOCX) and paste the job description text. The system needs both to generate a meaningful comparison. A generic scan without a job description would only check formatting, which is less useful.
Ajusta parses your resume's text, sections, and structure. It then compares the extracted content against the job description's requirements: keywords, skills, qualifications, and experience signals. The result is a weighted score.
The report shows your overall score, a breakdown by category (keywords, skills, formatting, sections), and specific suggestions. Each suggestion identifies what the job description asks for and where your resume falls short.
ATS scoring is not standardized. Different tools measure different things and weight them differently. Here is what Ajusta's scanner evaluates, and what it does not.
The scanner extracts required and preferred skills from the job description, then checks whether your resume contains them. It looks for exact matches, common variations (e.g., "JavaScript" and "JS"), and related terms. Keywords are weighted by where they appear in the job posting: requirements listed early or repeated multiple times carry more weight.
Most ATS platforms expect standard section headings: Experience, Education, Skills. The scanner checks whether your resume includes these sections and whether they are labeled in a way that parsing engines recognize. Creative headings like "My Journey" instead of "Experience" can cause parsing failures in some systems.
If a job description specifies "5+ years of experience" or "MBA required," the scanner checks whether your resume contains matching signals. This is pattern-based, not perfect. It can detect explicit mentions of years and degrees but cannot infer experience duration from job date ranges with complete accuracy.
The scanner flags formatting elements that commonly cause parsing issues: tables, text boxes, headers/footers with critical information, embedded images, and unusual fonts. These checks are based on known parsing behaviors of major ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and iCIMS.
No external scanner can replicate the exact scoring of a company's internal ATS. Each employer configures their system differently: custom knockout questions, internal weighting, recruiter-defined must-haves. Ajusta's score is an informed estimate based on common ATS patterns, not a guarantee of how any specific company's system will rank you. The score is most useful as a relative measure: a resume scoring 85 is likely better positioned than one scoring 55 for the same job.
Some tools offer generic resume scans that check formatting and suggest popular keywords. These have limited value. A resume optimized for "software engineer" roles in general may score poorly for a specific DevOps position that emphasizes Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
The gap between generic and job-specific scoring is significant. In Ajusta's data, resumes scanned against actual job descriptions receive suggestions that are on average 3 to 4 times more specific than generic scans. The suggestions name the exact skills and qualifications the job requires, rather than broad advice like "add more action verbs."
This is why Ajusta requires a job description for every scan. It produces a less convenient workflow but a substantially more useful result.
New accounts receive 200 credits at signup, which covers one complete scan-and-optimize cycle. No credit card is required. After that, additional credits can be purchased. The initial scan is free in a practical sense, though the platform uses a credit system rather than an unlimited free tier.
Resumes are encrypted and stored in Azure for processing. They are automatically deleted after 30 days. Ajusta does not share resume data with third parties, employers, or recruiters. The data is used solely for generating your ATS compatibility report.
Each tool uses its own scoring model. Some weigh keyword density heavily, others focus on formatting, and some include section detection or skills matching. Ajusta scores against the specific job description you provide, not a generic rubric. A score from one tool is not directly comparable to another.
No. An ATS score measures how well your resume passes automated filters. It does not predict whether a hiring manager will find your background compelling. A high score means your resume reaches human reviewers. What happens after that depends on your qualifications, the candidate pool, and the hiring team's preferences.
Ajusta accepts PDF and DOCX files. PDF is the more common format for ATS submission, and it is what most applicants use. If your resume is in another format, convert it to PDF before uploading. The scanner preserves your original formatting during analysis.
Upload your resume and a job description. The scan takes about 30 seconds and shows you exactly where you stand. 200 free credits for new accounts.
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