Resume Score — Understand Your Attention Score
A resume score is only useful if it’s actionable. ResumeHeatMap’s attention score summarizes how well your resume supports a fast recruiter scan — then shows you what to improve.
What the score measures
The attention score is a scan-first metric. It’s designed to reflect whether key information appears in high-attention zones and whether the page supports fast scanning (instead of forcing dense reading).
Scan-friendly. Key proof appears early and clearly.
Competitive. A few hotspots need tightening (usually top third or bullets).
Hard to scan. Visual noise, weak hierarchy, or buried impact.
What improves the score
Top third clarity
Strong summary + current role context that reads in seconds.
Outcome-led bullets
Start bullets with action + result, then add context.
Quantified impact
Numbers improve credibility and reduce “so what?” questions.
Clean hierarchy
Consistent headings, spacing, and dates help both ATS and humans.
Use the score to iterate
- Scan your resume and note where attention concentrates.
- Fix the biggest bottleneck (usually summary, titles/dates, or bullet outcomes).
- Re-scan and check whether attention moved to your strongest proof.
- Unlock Full Analysis if you want section-by-section rewrite suggestions.
Start with these guides: resume summary examples, quantify achievements, and ATS format.