ATS scores are designed to measure surface-level alignment between a resume and a job description.
They typically evaluate keyword overlap, role terminology, formatting clarity, and skill relevance.
An ATS score does not mean you are qualified, competitive, or guaranteed an interview.
High ATS scores often create false confidence, while low scores can discourage strong candidates unnecessarily.
Used correctly, ATS scores act as diagnostics — helping you understand visibility, not hiring decisions.
The right mindset is not ‘Will I get hired?’ but ‘Am I even passing the first filter?’