Frequently Asked Questions

You can start with a free trial and see your resume score and top fixes before committing to a plan, so you can test it on a real application first.

As an ATS checker it pairs the scan with recruiter judgment. Instead of only returning a number, Resume IQ explains what each change means and why it matters, drawing on the experience of recruiters who have read thousands of resumes. If you are looking for a Jobscan alternative or a Rezi alternative, that built in guidance is the difference.

Use a single column layout in standard black type, conventional section headings, and a reverse chronological work history. Avoid tables, columns, text boxes, graphics, and details buried in headers or footers, and add the keywords from the job description where they fit. Resume IQ checks all of this and tells you what to change so you pass ATS screening.

Yes. You paste the exact job description, and Resume IQ matches your resume against that role, then shows the skills, tools, and terms to add so your application reads as a direct fit rather than a generic submission.

Yes. It builds a strong resume for a career change, even one with no experience in the target field, by surfacing the transferable skills you already have and framing them in the language of the new role. For a resume for a first job, it helps you position coursework, projects, and skills that match the posting.

You can upload a PDF, Word document, or plain text file. You get an optimized file, an overall ATS score, a resume review listing your keyword and formatting gaps, and clear feedback on every recommended change.

Usually it is a parsing or keyword problem, not your background. A layout the software cannot read, or wording that does not match the posting, can filter you out before a person sees the file. Resume IQ shows you both issues in one scan and gives you the wording and structure to fix them.