87% of resumes fail
before a human reads them.
ATS systems auto-reject resumes with formatting errors, missing keywords, and parsing failures — even from perfectly qualified candidates. Zari's free ATS checker finds every issue before you apply.
Free. No card required.
What ATS systems reject — and why
Most candidates never know their resume was rejected before anyone read it. These are the most common failure points.
Column and table layouts
Two-column resume templates are popular for their design — and disastrous in ATS. Most ATS software reads left-to-right across columns, mangling your content. Zari detects column layouts and flags them for correction.
Text boxes and graphics
Headers, contact info, or content placed in text boxes is invisible to ATS parsers. Certificates and achievements in image format are entirely unreadable. Zari finds every element that won't parse.
Non-standard section headers
"My Experience" or "Where I've Worked" instead of "Work Experience" can prevent ATS from categorizing your history. Zari identifies non-standard headers that break keyword mapping.
Missing role-specific keywords
ATS systems keyword-match your resume against the job description. Missing exact-match terms — even for skills you have — drops your score below the threshold. Zari maps every missing keyword.
PDF formatting incompatibility
Not all PDFs parse identically. Fonts, encoding, and export settings affect how ATS reads your file. Zari tests your PDF the same way ATS software does.
Incorrect date formatting
Inconsistent date formats confuse ATS calculation of tenure. Zari checks every date and ensures your experience is parsed with accurate duration.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS checker?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) checker tests your resume against the same kind of automated filters that companies use to screen applications. These systems look for specific keywords, correct formatting, and parseable structure. Resumes that fail ATS screening are rejected before any human sees them — regardless of the candidate's qualifications.
How does Zari's ATS checker work?
You upload your resume and optionally paste the job description. Zari parses your resume the way ATS software does — identifying formatting that breaks parsing, keywords that are missing or used incorrectly, and structural issues that reduce your score. The result is a detailed breakdown with specific fixes, not just a pass/fail grade.
Is the ATS check really free?
Yes — the ATS compatibility scan, formatting error detection, and keyword gap analysis are all free. No credit card, no email required just to see your score. Full bullet rewrites and role-specific optimization are part of the Zari coaching platform.
What ATS systems does Zari test against?
Zari's ATS model is trained on the behavior of the most common enterprise ATS platforms — Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, and BambooHR. These cover the vast majority of job applications at companies with 50+ employees.