Question 1

What ATS score do I need to pass?

Accepted Answer

Most recruiting experts recommend aiming for 75 or above. Scores below 60 indicate significant keyword gaps that may filter your resume out before a recruiter sees it.

Question 2

Why is my score low even though I'm qualified?

Accepted Answer

ATS systems match text literally — if you describe a skill differently than the JD does, it won't count as a match. The fix is to mirror the exact phrasing from the job description in your resume.

Question 3

Is this score the same as what real ATS software gives?

Accepted Answer

No — real ATS scores vary by system. Ours is a keyword-match estimate using a 65% skills / 35% keywords formula, which closely models how most ATS filters work.

Question 4

How do I add missing keywords without lying?

Accepted Answer

Only add skills you genuinely have, using the exact terms the JD uses. LumaResume's AI tailoring can help you rephrase existing experience to naturally include the missing keywords.

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