How Our AI Resume Review Works
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Upload your resume
Upload your resume for instant AI-powered analysis.
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Review your feedback
See detailed feedback on content, formatting, and optimization opportunities.
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Make improvements
Follow our AI-guided suggestions to strengthen your resume.
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Download and apply
Get your improved resume in Word, PDF, and more.
AI Powered by Real Experts
Worried about trusting AI with your resume? We get it. That’s why we built our system on real expertise, not just algorithms. Every piece of feedback comes from:
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Real hiring manager insights
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Resume writer best practices
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Industry expert knowledge
Current, field-tested guidance used by top performers in your industry — no outdated tips.
Complete Resume Critique Checklist
Content Strength
- Achievement focus with concrete metrics.
- Strategic word choice and industry alignment.
- Professional summary optimization.
- Completeness of key sections.
Format & Structure
- ATS-compatible formatting.
- Optimal length for experience level.
- Professional design elements.
- Error-free presentation.
Customization
- Job-specific keyword optimization.
- Tailored content recommendations.
- Industry-specific best practices.
AI Resume Review FAQ
Last Updated: March 21, 2025
While an ATS resume checker tests whether your resume is compatible with applicant tracking systems, our AI critiques your resume and provides detailed feedback on content, impact, and presentation. After putting in the effort to write your resume, getting a review that provides expert-backed advice ensures you submit a resume that has the best chance of getting you the interview.
Our AI was trained on thousands of successful resumes and expert insights. It provides specific, actionable feedback based on proven best practices.
Yes, our basic AI resume review is free. Premium features are available with a subscription.
Aim for 80+ to ensure your resume is competitive. Our AI helps identify exactly what to improve to reach this threshold. Whether you need help creating a resume summary with our Resume Summary Generator or creating an impressive skills section with our Resume Skills Generator, Resume Now is here to help you improve your score and impress recruiters.
If your resume is falling short of your target score, follow the personalized advice provided by our AI resume review process to help you improve your resume. This may mean choosing a professional resume template to organize your ideas, changing your resume format to highlight your strengths, or curating your content to target the role more specifically. No matter what improvements your resume needs, our AI Resume Builder can walk you through the process of building a job-winning resume.
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