Movojobs

Resume checker for hourly and trades jobs

Paste or upload your resume to get a free score out of 100 and clear fixes for jobs like line cook, server, warehouse, CNA and electrician apprentice. We check it against your state's rules for food handler cards, alcohol service and trade licenses, and nothing leaves your device.

Your resume

PDF or Word (.docx). You can also drag it here.

Private. Your resume is read and checked on this device. It is never uploaded, sent or saved. Close the page and it is gone.

Resume checklists by job

Each checklist shows what US employers look for, the certifications for that job and a full example resume.

State rules that change your resume

In some states the law requires a card or license for the job. These pages explain each rule and how to list it.

How the score works

We read your resume with fixed rules written for hourly, service and trades hiring, not office jobs. There is no AI, and the same resume always gets the same score. Each fix tells you what to change, why, and how many points it is worth.

SectionWhat we checkPoints
Match for this jobWhether your resume names the job you picked and covers the work it is hired for25
Top of your resumePhone, email, city and state at the top, and the job you want12
AvailabilityDays, shifts and hours you can work, matched to the job10
Certifications and licensesCards, certifications and licenses for the job and your state, with dates15
Duties and numbersBullet points, action words and numbers15
Dates and job historyStart and end dates, gaps and short jobs8
Length and sectionsWord count, pages and clear headings5
Spelling and easy readingCommon misspellings, US spelling and long lines5
Things to leave outSocial Security number, photo, age, marital status and other personal details5

A resume that does not show the job you picked scores no higher than 40, however tidy it is. A resume under 80 words scores no higher than 84, and under 50 words no higher than 45. A resume with a Social Security number on it scores no higher than 49 until the number is removed.

Common questions

Is my resume uploaded anywhere?

No. The checker reads your PDF, Word file or pasted text inside your browser. Nothing is sent to MovoJobs or anyone else, and nothing is saved. When you close or reload the page, it is gone.

How is the score worked out?

Your resume gets up to 100 points across 9 sections: match for the job you picked, top of your resume, availability, certifications and licenses, duties and numbers, dates, length, spelling and things to leave out. Each fix shows how many points it is worth. A resume that does not show the job you picked scores no higher than 40, and a very short resume scores no higher than 84. We use fixed rules, not AI, so the same resume always gets the same score.

What is a good score?

85 or more is strong. 65 to 84 is good with a few fixes. Under 65 needs work. Start with the fixes at the top, since they are worth the most points.

Does it use my state's rules?

Yes. We find your state from the city and state at the top of your resume, or you can choose it. Then we only apply that state's rules, such as California's food handler card or Texas's electrician apprentice license. Other states' rules are never counted against you.

Does it check if my resume will pass an applicant tracking system?

No app can copy a real employer's system. We check what helps both people and these systems: plain text, clear headings, dates and the words employers in your job look for.

Should I put my Social Security number on my resume?

No. An employer needs it only after you are hired, for payroll and tax forms. A resume gets forwarded and saved, so an SSN on it puts you at risk of identity theft.

Should I add a photo, my age or marital status?

No. US resumes leave these out. Employers must not make hiring decisions based on age, race, sex, religion, national origin or other protected traits, so most do not want to see them.

How long should my resume be?

For most hourly and entry-level jobs, one page is best. Two pages are fine if you have many years of experience and every line is useful.

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Sources

Rules about cards, certifications, licenses and what to leave out come from these official pages. Rules change, so check the source before you rely on it. Last updated November 15, 2026.

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