ATS Score is Above 90% but Still No Interview Calls, What am I Missing?

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ATS score is not a parameter to get interview calls; companies don’t reject candidate profiles just because their ATS score is low. Even with a 90% ATS score, you may not get a single interview call from Naukri in 2025.

There are candidates whom I know got jobs with even less than 50% ATS score, so don’t worry about the ATS score. 

The reason is for not getting interview calls because your profile does not match the job description. Your experience and skills are more important than your resume ATS score.

Sometimes, even a good resume shows a lower ATS score. Each ATS enhancer websites show different parameters to rank your resume, and their primary goal is to sell their resume optimisation services.

So the solution is to get more interview calls, your profile should match with job description.
Most candidates cannot even list 3 skills related to their job, which is the main reason for not getting interview calls. You should know what the required skills and job responsiblities are for teh job you are looking for.

90% ATS score but not getting interview calls from Naukri in 2025

And if you optimise your resume around it, you will become confident, and also start getting interview calls and job offers.

Focus on matching the skills and experiences (job responsibilities) with the jobs that you are applying for.

For example, if a person wants to get an HR job, their resume should have keywords like payroll management, recruitment, attendance management, PF, ESI, etc..

You can ask ChatGPT to give 5 to 7 important keywords related to your job.

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Other Tips to Get More Interview Calls from Naukri, Indeed, LinkedIn

  1. If you are in a notice period with a period of 60-90 days, you will get fewer interview calls, because companies prefer candidates who can join immediately.
    So whenever your notice period reaches 15-30 days, you start getting more interview calls. So update it in the job portals.
  2. Use Referrals; they are more than a job portal. 
    Your friends or relatives who are already working, if they recommend you in their company, the chances are high of getting the job.
    Use LinkedIn for networking so that you can get professional referrals.
  3. Keep your resume simple, clear and updated.
    Nothing can beat a simple resume. Use simple fonts, fewer colours.

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