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How to Use the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker?

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Written by Nancy Ho
Updated over 5 months ago

The Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker has been upgraded! It helps you quickly optimize your resume and export the improved version.

This article explains common questions about using the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker—

  • Steps to use Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

    • Upload a resume

    • Add a job description

  • Usage quota for Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

    • Cake registered users

    • Non-Cake registered users

  • How to apply suggestions from Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

  • How to download resumes generated by Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

Steps to use Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

Upload a resume

You can upload your resume in three ways:

  • Upload a file

  • Use an existing Cake resume

  • Paste text directly

The resume supports multiple languages, and Cake AI will generate a corresponding report based on the language of your resume.

Note: Supported file formats are .pdf, .doc, and .docx. The maximum file size is 5 MB.

Add a job description

You can add a job description in three ways:

  • Paste job description text

  • Search for jobs on Cake

  • Upload a job description file

Note: Supported file formats are .pdf, .doc, and .docx. The maximum file size is 5 MB.

Once you have uploaded your resume and added a job description, click “Start Scanning” to begin the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker!


Usage quota for Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

Cake registered users

After logging in, Cake registered users can use the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker up to five times per month.

Non-Cake registered users

Non-registered users can try the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker twice. However, you must register and log in before you can download the optimized resume.


How to apply suggestions from Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

After the Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker completes scanning, the system will generate a report with suggestions, along with an optimized resume and cover letter. Click “Edit Resume” or [Step 2 Resume] at the top left of the page to enter the editing screen.

Click on the numbered tags in the resume to view Cake AI’s suggestions and see the automatically generated optimized content. Select “Confirm” to apply the suggestions to the resume.


How to download resumes generated by Cake AI's ATS Resume Checker

Click “Download” in the top right corner to save the optimized resume generated by Cake AI as a PDF file.


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Cake support team.

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