What is ATS and why does it matter for my resume?

ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software used by many companies in India to scan and filter resumes before a recruiter sees them. If your resume has tables, graphics, unusual fonts, or missing job-specific keywords, the ATS can struggle to read it. CVScan checks your resume against those rules and tells you what to fix.

Is CVScan really free to use?

Yes. The ATS audit is free. You get your ATS score, missing keywords, formatting risk, and improvement tips with no sign-up required. You only pay if you decide to unlock the optimized files from the audit screen.

What do I receive after payment?

You get an ATS-optimized PDF, an editable Word document, a live portfolio link, and the related delivery emails after payment is confirmed.

Is my resume data safe?

Yes. Your resume text is processed through our AI backend for the audit only. We do not sell your data and do not keep the raw file longer than needed for the workflow.

Do I need an account or subscription?

No. There is no account, no sign-up, and no subscription. You run the free audit, see your score and gaps, then choose from the audit screen whether you want the fixed files.

Does CVScan work for Naukri and LinkedIn in India?

Yes. CVScan is optimized for Indian job portals including Naukri, LinkedIn, and Internshala, as well as common enterprise hiring stacks used across India.

I paid but did not receive my files. What should I do?

Check your inbox and spam folder first. If you still cannot find the email, visit cvscan.in/recover, enter your payment email, and request the delivery links again. You can also contact WhatsApp support.

What keywords should a Software Engineer resume have in India?

Recruiters and ATS parsers commonly look for Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Java, Python, REST APIs. Each one should appear inside a real project or work bullet with a measurable outcome, not only in a skills list.

Why do Software Engineer resumes get rejected by ATS?

The most common causes for this role are: Vague bullet points without metrics; Missing tech stack keywords; No CGPA or competitive coding mentions for freshers. Layout problems matter too — contact details inside a header or image are frequently not extracted at all.

Which companies hire Software Engineer candidates in India?

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Google India, Microsoft India, Amazon India hire for this role, alongside a long tail of startups and staffing firms that post through Naukri and LinkedIn.

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Software Engineer jobs in India

Recent Software Engineer openings below. Before you apply to any of them, it is worth knowing whether an ATS can read your resume at all — most rejections for this role happen before a human sees the file.

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Recent Software Engineer openings

Before you apply: what filters Software Engineer resumes out

Applying to more roles does not help if the resume fails the same parse every time. These are the problems that show up most often on Software Engineer resumes in India:

•Vague bullet points without metrics
•Missing tech stack keywords
•No CGPA or competitive coding mentions for freshers

Keywords a Software Engineer resume is expected to carry

Put these where they can be verified — inside a project, a responsibility, or a result — rather than in a keyword block at the bottom. A skills list with no supporting evidence reads as padding to a recruiter and adds nothing for a parser that already found the term elsewhere.

Data StructuresAlgorithmsSystem DesignJavaPythonREST APIsMicroservicesAWS

Who hires Software Engineer candidates in India

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Google India, Microsoft India, Amazon India recruit for this role, alongside a long tail of startups and staffing firms posting through Naukri and LinkedIn. Larger employers are the ones most likely to run a formal ATS, which is where formatting problems cost you silently.

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