Lever resume parser test
Startup-friendly ATS whose parser does well with clean text and poorly with design.
What it reads reliably
- Linear plain text parses almost verbatim
- Simple date formats are recognized
- Hyperlinked text usually keeps its label
Where resumes break
- Columns interleave line by line
- Icons replacing bullet points become noise characters
- Skills buried in graphics never make it into search
Formatting rules for Lever
- Keep skills as a real SKILLS section with plain words recruiters can search.
- No icon fonts. If the bullet only exists as a wingding, replace it.
- Check the parsed preview before submitting: Lever shows you what it read.
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 Vendors do not publish their internal parsers.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.