Before you apply
Checklist before you hit apply (with ResumeAIScore)
A short pre-apply list: structure, honesty vs the posting, and a final fit check so you're not guessing.
Updated 2026-07-28
Use this list the night before you submit. Pair it with one ResumeAIScore check on the real posting.
Resume basics
- PDF text selects cleanly (not a scanned image-only file)
- Clear role titles, dates, and companies
- Strongest matching proof near the top for this job
- No invented metrics, tools, or employers
Against this job description
- Must-have skills you truly have are visible in experience bullets
- You've addressed the weakest sections from your scorecard
- Knockout risks verified — nothing invented to fill gaps
- You're okay applying even if some nice-to-haves are missing
Final pass in ResumeAIScore
Open your saved check or run Check fit again for this JD. Skim section scores and top fixes one last time. Download the diagnostic PDF if you want a record of what you changed and why.
Try it on your posting
Run a ATS resume checker on the job you're applying to — fit score, section report, and suggested fixes.