Your Resume Score Explained — What the Number Actually Means
A score is only useful if you know what it measures. Here's the breakdown — and how to move yours up.
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Getresumed's resume score isn't a single keyword count. It blends ATS parse integrity, recruiter attention signal, and bullet quality into one number — and a per-dimension breakdown so you know exactly where to invest your next 20 minutes.
The Five Dimensions
Every resume is scored across five dimensions, each weighted by your target role:
- Parse integrity — does the ATS read your structure cleanly?
- Keyword match — contextual JD overlap, not just count
- Recruiter attention — where the eye lands in the 6-second scan
- Evidence quality — quantification, outcome verbs, specificity
- Red-flag count — silent disqualifiers detected
What a 'Good' Score Looks Like
Most strong resumes land between 78 and 92. Above 92 usually means you've over-tailored. Below 65 means structural issues are bleeding signal.
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What to Fix First
Always start with the lowest-scoring dimension. A 10-point lift on the weakest dimension moves the overall score more than a 20-point lift on your strongest.
Re-running the Score After Edits
Edit, re-upload, re-run. Most candidates lift their score 15–25 points in one editing session.
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