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This free ATS resume checker for architects compares your resume with the 20 keywords that appear most often in Architect job posts, then checks your sections, formatting, contact details and bullet points. Paste a real job description in the tool for an exact match.
Architects in India work for design studios, real-estate developers, infrastructure consultants and government projects. ATS filters search for B.Arch/M.Arch, Council of Architecture registration, design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino), BIM, building byelaws and project types. Recruiters look for the scale of projects (built-up area, storeys, budget), stages you handled (concept to construction) and approvals you secured. Because most firms review a separate portfolio, the resume's job is to carry the right keywords and make your project experience easy to scan.
Top 20 Architect resume keywords
These are the skills and tools the checker looks for when you don't paste a job description. Add the ones you genuinely have to your Skills section and use them in bullet points.
- Architectural Design
- Concept Design
- Working Drawings
- BIM
- Building Codes
- Site Planning
- Construction Documentation
- Municipal Approvals
- Sustainable Design
- Design Coordination
- Presentation Drawings
- Site Supervision
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Rhino
- Lumion
- Enscape
- Photoshop
- InDesign
Sections to include in an Architect resume
Use standard headings so the ATS can map your information correctly. For architects, these sections matter most:
- Summary: State registration, project types, scale and software (especially Revit/BIM).
- Projects: List projects with type, built-up area, stage and your responsibility.
- Experience: Quantify drawings delivered, approvals obtained and coordination with consultants.
- Education: B.Arch/M.Arch, thesis topic and any awards or competitions.
Common Architect resume mistakes
- No project scale (sq ft, storeys, budget).
- Missing Council of Architecture registration status.
- No BIM/Revit keywords for firms that require them.
- Only renders, no technical drawing or approval experience.
- Unreadable designed resume layouts.
Sample Architect resume bullet point
Designed a G+14 residential tower (2.2 lakh sq ft) from concept to tender drawings for a Pune developer.
Why it works: it starts with an action verb, names the tools a Architect ATS search looks for, and ends with a measurable result. Rewrite your own bullets in the same shape — action + tool or skill + result. Find more examples on our Architect keywords page.