Free ATS Resume Check for FIFO and Mining Jobs
Many mining companies and labour-hire firms use applicant tracking software (ATS) to manage the large number of applications FIFO roles attract. The software reads your resume, pulls out your details and helps recruiters find candidates who match the job ad.
A free Cailin Connex account lets you check your resume against a real job ad and see where it might fall short — before you apply.
Free account required. No card needed to check your resume.
What is an ATS and why does it matter for FIFO jobs?
An ATS is the system employers use to receive and sort applications. Recruiters often search or filter within it using keywords from the job ad — equipment names, qualifications, licences and role titles. If your resume can't be read properly, or doesn't use terms that match your real experience, it can be harder to find.
No tool can guarantee how a particular employer's system or recruiter will rank you, but a clear, well-matched resume gives you a better starting point.
What the free check looks at
- Keywords from the job ad that don't appear in your resume.
- Qualifications, tickets and licences the ad mentions.
- Equipment and role terminology used in the ad.
- Formatting that can be hard for software to read.
- An overall match score so you can compare versions.
You'll need to create a free account and upload your resume (or build one) to run the check. Viewing your score and results is free.
Common ATS problems on FIFO resumes
- Tickets listed only inside an image or scanned document.
- Two-column templates, tables and text boxes that scramble when parsed.
- Using local shorthand when the ad uses the full term (and vice versa).
- Contact details placed in the page header, which some systems skip.
- A generic resume sent to every job without tailoring.
How to fix what the check finds
Where the check shows a missing keyword that genuinely describes your experience, add it naturally to your summary, skills or a work-history bullet. If it's a qualification you don't hold, leave it out — adding it would be misleading. You can then run the check again to compare.
If you'd rather not do it yourself, you can upgrade to an optimised, ATS-friendly resume built from your real experience ($24.99 AUD one-off, or $14.99 AUD per month).
How Cailin Connex works
- Step 1
Create a free account
Sign up with your email. The free resume check runs inside your account, so you'll need to register first.
- Step 2
Upload your resume or build one from scratch
Upload an existing resume, or enter your work history, tickets and training if you don't have one yet.
- Step 3
Check your resume
Paste a job ad and see how your resume lines up — missing keywords, qualifications and formatting problems.
- Step 4
Create an ATS-friendly version
If you want, upgrade to an optimised resume tailored to your real experience and the role you're targeting.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ATS resume check really free?
Yes. Creating an account, uploading your resume, running the check and seeing your results are free. You only pay if you choose an optimised resume.
Do I need an account to check my resume?
Yes, the full check runs inside your free Cailin Connex account so your resume and results are saved.
Will a high score guarantee an interview?
No. The score shows how well your resume matches the job ad's content and format. Recruiters also consider experience, availability and many other factors.
Does it work for non-mining jobs?
Yes. The check compares your resume with whatever job ad you provide, in any industry.
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