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18h ago

Why I made a resume builder read its own PDFs

I built ATSPrep after getting tired of resume tools returning a score without a receipt. A 78 or 92 feels useful until you ask: what exactly did the parser read, and why is this bullet considered weak?

So I started with a simple rule: ATSPrep should show its work.

Paste a job description and the matching evidence appears inside the resume-not in a disconnected keyword report. Weak bullets are flagged for what is actually missing: a number, scope, or outcome.

8h ago

ATSPrep - The resume builder that shows what ATS software reads

ATSPrep is a local-first resume studio for building stronger, ATS-readable resumes. Most resume tools give you a score and ask you to trust it. ATSPrep keeps the resume visible while you match it to a job, highlights the exact evidence behind each match, and flags vague claims that need numbers, scope, or outcomes. When you export, X-Ray reads the final PDF back and shows what survived. Resume data stays in your browser. No account, watermark, upload, or export paywall.