Methodology
How the resume review works
AI reviews your career history, accomplishments, and writing using criteria developed by Matt Shaw. Your report explains what a recruiter may notice and what needs more detail.
Last updated September 4, 2026
What the score means
Recruiter in Your Pocket reviews how clearly your resume communicates when someone reads it quickly. The score helps compare the four parts of the review and shows which areas need attention. It does not estimate your chances of getting an interview or offer.
What the review considers
The report covers these four areas. The overall score reflects the resume as a whole rather than an average of the four scores. If a detail is missing, the report asks for it instead of filling it in.
Story
Career context
Does your career path make sense when someone reads it quickly?
Impact
Results and scope
Do your bullets explain what you accomplished and what you were responsible for?
Clarity
Specificity
Can a recruiter tell what you do and how much responsibility you have without reading it twice?
Readability
Ease of reading
Is the document easy to scan quickly?
What the feedback focuses on
We point out what may be unclear to a recruiter and suggest which changes to make first.
How we suggest rewrites
Rewrites focus on real results and tighter language, not inflated claims or generic filler.
How we handle uncertainty
The report shows when a finding is less certain because the resume lacks the context needed to support it.
Where the feedback comes from
Evidence excerpts should quote the resume directly. If a recommendation depends on missing context, the report should ask for that detail instead of inventing it.
Limits and responsible use
- 1. The score summarizes this resume review. It does not predict interviews or offers.
- 2. Industry and role context can shift what matters most in any given report.
- 3. Always double-check the rewrites for accuracy and tone before using them.
- 4. For deeper research references, see the full methodology article.