Your ResumeIs Dead.
Find out why. Then fix it.
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Dept: Career Mortality Unit
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FORM RA-01
Apr 13, 2026
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What You Need to Know
How Resume Autopsy Works
Resume Autopsy uses AI to perform a forensic analysis of your resume — the same kind of ruthless evaluation a recruiter does in six seconds, except we actually tell you what we found. Paste your resume text or upload a PDF, and our AI examiner dissects every section: structure, impact, keyword density, and ATS compatibility.
The analysis produces a scored diagnostic report with specific findings. Every problem is identified and explained, not buried in vague suggestions. You get a clear cause of death (or no issues found by the analysis) in under 30 seconds on average.
See how it works →What You’ll Discover in Your Report
Your autopsy report includes a vital signs score from 0 to 100, a primary diagnosis summarizing the biggest problem, and itemized findings split into “Cause of Death” issues and “Signs of Life” strengths. The examiner’s verdict ties everything together with specific, actionable next steps.
Unlike generic resume checkers that flag formatting issues, Resume Autopsy evaluates the substance of your resume: whether your bullets demonstrate measurable impact, whether your experience tells a coherent career story, and whether your resume would survive an ATS keyword scan for your target roles.
See a sample report →Common Resume Mistakes We Find
Across resume analyses, certain patterns emerge. The most common cause of death is weak bullet points — listing responsibilities instead of measurable achievements. “Managed a team” tells a recruiter nothing. “Led a 12-person engineering team that shipped 3 products generating $2.4M ARR” gets interviews.
Other frequent findings include missing keywords that ATS systems filter on, bloated summaries that say nothing specific, inconsistent formatting that signals low attention to detail, and burying the strongest experience below weaker roles. These are fixable problems, but you need to know they exist first.
Read more resume insights →Why ATS Systems Reject Resumes
Applicant Tracking Systems organize and surface resumes for recruiters — if yours isn’t formatted for parsing, it may never get prioritized. Non-standard section headers, text embedded in images or tables, and missing keywords from the job description can all push your resume down the stack, even if you’re qualified.
Resume Autopsy checks for ATS compatibility as part of every analysis. Our Targeted Autopsy feature goes further: paste a specific job description alongside your resume, and we’ll identify exactly which keywords and qualifications are missing. Stop guessing why you’re not hearing back.
Check your resume now →Next Steps After Your Analysis
Once you have your autopsy report, you have a clear roadmap. The cause-of-death findings tell you what to fix first, and the signs-of-life findings tell you what to protect. For candidates who want more, the Resurrection Protocol provides a complete AI-powered rewrite with before-and-after comparisons and ATS keyword optimization.
Whether you use Resume Autopsy as a free diagnostic tool or upgrade for the full rewrite, you’ll stop sending out a resume that’s working against you. Most candidates discover 3–5 fixable issues they never knew existed. The job market is competitive enough without your resume sabotaging your chances.
View pricing →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Resume Autopsy?
Resume Autopsy is a free AI-powered resume analysis tool that performs a forensic examination of your resume. It scores your resume from 0 to 100, identifies the specific problems killing your chances, and highlights what’s actually working. No signup required for the basic analysis.
How long does a resume analysis take?
Most analyses complete in under 30 seconds on average. You paste your resume text or upload a PDF, hit the button, and get a full diagnostic report with a score, cause-of-death findings, signs of life, and an examiner’s verdict — all in one pass.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The basic autopsy is completely free and requires no signup. You get your full score, diagnosis, and findings without creating an account. Signing in with Google unlocks higher usage limits and premium features like the Resurrection Protocol rewrite.
What does my resume score mean?
Your score reflects how likely your resume is to survive initial screening by recruiters and ATS systems. Scores below 40 indicate critical issues that are likely costing you interviews. Scores above 70 mean your resume has strong vital signs. The detailed findings explain exactly what’s driving your score.