GenQuest is an AI mock interview platform. You practice with a voice AI interviewer that can use your resume and a job description, ask adaptive follow-up questions, show a live transcript, and generate a scored interview report.

How does the AI mock interview work?

Start an interview session, speak your answers out loud, and the AI asks follow-ups based on what you say, your resume, and the role. When you finish, you get feedback across communication, technical depth, confidence, and completeness.

Can I practice coding, behavioral, and system design interviews?

Yes. GenQuest supports technical and coding-focused practice, behavioral questions, system design style probes, brush-up skill drills, and final-round style sessions.

Is the AI interview free to start?

Yes. You can start practicing without a credit card. Paid options may apply for heavier usage later.

Does GenQuest only do interviews?

Mock interviews are the core product. GenQuest also includes supporting tools like resume ATS scoring, JD match, and cover letter help so you can prep the full job path.

My ATS Score Was 42 Percent Here is, How I Took It to 92 Percent Step by Step

By Preeti Verma

The Day I Checked My ATS Score

I still remember this clearly.

I had been applying for weeks. No responses. No interviews.

At this point, I had already improved my resume once. I thought things should start working.

But they didn’t.

That’s when I decided to try something different.

Instead of guessing, I wanted a clear answer.

So I checked my ATS score.

And it came out to be 42%.

That Number Changed Everything

42% wasn’t just a number.

It was proof.

Proof that my resume wasn’t aligned with what companies were looking for.

Until that moment, I was working based on assumptions.

After that, I started working based on data.

What an ATS Score Actually Means

If you’re new to this, ATS score basically tells you:

How well your resume matches a job description
Whether important keywords are missing
If your structure is ATS-friendly

It’s not about judging your skills.

It’s about measuring relevance.

You can check your own resume score here: https://www.genquest.in/resume-score

My First Reaction

Honestly, I was surprised.

I thought my resume was decent.

But clearly, it wasn’t good enough for the system.

And if it’s not good enough for the system, it won’t reach the recruiter.

Step 1: I Stopped Guessing

Earlier, I used to think:

“This looks fine.” “This should work.”

But now I had a number telling me otherwise.

So I stopped relying on assumptions.

Step 2: I Picked One Job Description

Instead of randomly improving my resume, I chose one specific job.

I opened the job description and read it properly.

Not quickly. Not casually.

I actually tried to understand what the company needed.

Step 3: I Noticed Missing Keywords

This was the biggest gap.

The job description mentioned:

Spring Boot
REST APIs
Microservices

I had worked on similar things.

But I had not used these exact terms in my resume.

That was the problem.

Why Keywords Matter More Than You Think

ATS systems don’t interpret meaning like humans.

They match keywords.

If your resume says “backend development” but the job says “Spring Boot,” you might still get filtered out.

Even if your experience is relevant.

Step 4: I Updated My Resume Strategically

I didn’t add anything fake.

I simply changed how I described my work.

Instead of writing vague lines, I used clear, job-relevant terms.

That made my resume stronger and more aligned.

Step 5: I Checked Resume-to-JD Match

This was another important step.

I wanted to know how well my resume matched that specific job.

So I used this tool: https://www.genquest.in/ats

It showed me exactly:

What was missing
What needed improvement
How closely I matched the role

This clarity made a big difference.

Step 6: I Improved My Structure

My earlier resume had:

Long paragraphs
Mixed formatting
Inconsistent sections

I fixed that by:

Using bullet points
Keeping sentences short
Making sections clear

Now it was easier to scan.

Both for ATS and recruiters.

Step 7: I Removed Noise

I had added things that didn’t add value.

Extra skills. Irrelevant details.

They were not helping.

So I removed everything that didn’t support the job I was applying for.

Step 8: I Rechecked My ATS Score

After making these changes, I checked my score again.

It went from 42% to around 78%.

That was a big jump.

But I didn’t stop there.

Step 9: I Refined It Further

I went back to the job description.

Looked for smaller details.

Added missing keywords where relevant.

Improved phrasing.

After that, I checked again.

This time, my score was 92%.

What Changed After That

The difference was visible.

I started getting more responses.

More shortlists.

More interview opportunities.

It wasn’t instant success.

But it was clear progress.

The Biggest Lesson

Your resume doesn’t need to be perfect.

It needs to be relevant.

That’s it.

Why Most People Stay Stuck

Because they never check.

They keep applying with the same resume.

Hoping something will change.

But without feedback, improvement is difficult.

A Simple Framework You Can Follow

If you’re stuck, do this:

Pick one job
Read the description carefully
Update your resume to match it
Check ATS score
Improve and repeat

This works better than applying blindly.

If You’re Unsure About Skills

Sometimes the problem is not just the resume.

It’s also skill alignment.

If you’re confused about what to learn or highlight, explore trending skills here: https://www.genquest.in/skills

This helps you stay aligned with market demand.

Final Thought

Getting a low ATS score can feel discouraging.

But it’s actually helpful.

Because now you know what to fix.

And once you start fixing it, things begin to change.

What You Should Do Next

Check your resume score: https://www.genquest.in/resume-score
Match it with a job: https://www.genquest.in/ats
Explore trending skills: https://www.genquest.in/skills

If you want to read more about ATS and job search strategies: https://www.genquest.in/blog?category=ats-job-search

Improvement starts with clarity.

Now you have it.