Greenhouse resume parser test
Popular with startups and scale-ups. Fairly readable parser with predictable failure modes.
What it reads reliably
- Plain text and simple markdown-style structure
- Standard headings map cleanly into the application form
- Bullet characters survive if they are common (-, *)
Where resumes break
- Multi-column resumes scramble reading order
- Unusual glyphs can turn into stray characters in your application
- Missing section headings means everything piles into one field
Formatting rules for Greenhouse
- Stick to - or * for bullets; avoid decorative arrows and diamonds.
- Put NAME, email, and phone as normal text lines at the top, not in a page header.
- One column. If you designed it side by side, expect jumbled output.
Test your own resume against every major system from the parser test hub.
Every tool on this page runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste or upload is sent to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Workday or Greenhouse parser?
No. It is an independent simulation built from documented ATS parsing behavior, field tests, and standard text extraction heuristics. Vendors do not publish their internal parsers.
What does the parsed preview show?
The parsed preview displays the flat, linear text that an ATS extraction engine reads: bullet decorations removed, whitespace normalized, and columns merged. If information looks scrambled here, it will likely scramble in an ATS.
Which file formats can I test?
PDF, DOCX, RTF, and TXT files. Parsing runs entirely inside your browser, and your file is never uploaded to an external server.
Why did my resume score well here but scramble in a real job portal?
Every employer configures custom application fields and may run older parser versions. Treat this simulation as a reliable pre-flight check for the most common structural traps before submitting.