How do I improve my ATS score?

The fastest way: use Tailor entire resume to JD in the resume builder.

This typically adds 15 to 30 points to your score immediately.

Other effective steps:

Add missing keywords

In the right panel of the resume builder, click the plus button on each missing keyword chip

to add it to your skills section instantly.

Write stronger bullet points

Weak: Responsible for managing the backend API

Strong: Built REST APIs serving 2 million daily requests with 99.9% uptime

Strong bullets start with an action verb, include a metric, and show impact.

Mirror the job title language

If the JD says Software Development Engineer but your resume says Backend Developer,

ATS may not connect them. Mirror the exact language from the JD where honest.

Use ATS-safe formatting

Avoid tables, text boxes, headers and footers, images, and unusual fonts.

All RoleGrowth templates are ATS-safe by design.

Choose Bangalore or Mumbai template

These have the highest ATS pass rates due to their clean single-column structure.

Target scores by experience level:

• Freshers: aim for 70 or above
• Mid-career: aim for 75 or above
• Senior roles: aim for 80 or above