Resume Readability Score
Recruiters spend an average of 7.4 seconds scanning your resume. Our readability index measures how scannable your resume actually is across 4 key dimensions. Find out if your resume survives the 7-second test.
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How it works
Get your readability score in 3 simple steps
Paste Your Resume
Copy the text from your resume (PDF or Word) and paste it into the text box above. No file upload needed.
Get Your Score
Our algorithm instantly analyzes reading level, bullet density, jargon usage, and white space to produce your 0-100 readability score.
Improve Your Resume
Follow the specific, actionable tips to fix problem areas. Paste again to see your improved score instantly.
Why resume readability matters
Your resume can have perfect content but still fail if recruiters cannot scan it quickly.
of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter resumes. ATS parsers struggle with dense, jargon-heavy text just like human recruiters do.
more callbacks for resumes written at an 8th-10th grade reading level compared to those at 12th grade or above. Clear, direct language wins over complex vocabulary.
is the average time a recruiter spends on an initial resume scan. Bullet points, white space, and scannable structure determine what they see in those 7 seconds.
is the ideal grade level for resume writing. This is not about dumbing down your content. It is about using clear, direct language that communicates your achievements faster.
Four dimensions of readability
Our Resume Readability Index analyzes your resume across four evidence-based dimensions that determine how scannable it is.
Reading Level Analysis
Measures Flesch-Kincaid grade level. Resumes at 8th-10th grade get 23% more callbacks than 12th-grade writing.
Bullet Density Check
Counts bullet points, measures length, and checks your bullets-per-section ratio for optimal scannability.
Jargon Detector
Flags buzzwords like "synergy" and "leverage" that make recruiters tune out. Shows exactly which words to replace.
White Space Scanner
Analyzes paragraph density and blank line ratio. Cramped resumes get skipped in the 7-second scan.
Actionable Tips
Every score comes with specific suggestions to improve. Not vague advice, but exact changes to make.
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Runs entirely in your browser. Your resume text never leaves your device. No data stored or shared.
Need to check your resume keywords too?
Readability is one piece of the puzzle. Make sure your resume also has the right keywords and strong bullet points.
Frequently asked questions
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