Free Resume Keyword Checker: Match Your Resume to Any Job
Paste a job description and your resume to see which skills and phrases you already cover and which ones you're missing. Free, private, and instant.
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Recruiters often search their applicant tracking system for the skills and titles named in a job listing. If your resume describes the same work in different words, it can be harder to find, even when you're a great fit.
Our free resume keyword checker compares your resume with a job description and shows you exactly which keywords you already have and which ones are missing.
How to use the resume keyword checker
Step 1: Paste the job description and your resume
Copy the full job listing into the left box and the text of your resume into the right one. Paste the whole description: the checker looks for terms the listing repeats, so a few lines isn't enough.
Your text never leaves your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
Step 2: Read your match score and missing keywords
The checker shows a match score, then splits the job's keywords into two lists: missing from your resume and already on your resume. Keywords the listing repeats are marked with a count, such as ×2, and count for more in the score.
In this example, the resume already covers Python, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and AWS. It's missing Go, Kubernetes, and Kafka, which the listing asks for.
Step 3: Update your resume honestly
Only add a missing keyword if it truly describes your experience. Then work it into a real accomplishment instead of adding it to a list. For example:
Weak: Skills: Kubernetes
Strong: Moved our payment services to Kubernetes on AWS, cutting deployment time from an hour to ten minutes.
If you don't have a skill, leave it out. You'll be asked about it in the interview.
What counts as a keyword?
The checker ignores common words and generic job-ad phrases such as "team", "experience", and "ability". It counts the skills, tools, and two-word phrases that the listing repeats, such as "distributed systems" or "REST APIs", and treats simple plurals as the same word, so "API" matches "APIs".
It doesn't understand meaning. If the job says "PostgreSQL" and your resume says "Postgres", it won't count it as a match. That's useful to know, because some recruiters search for the exact term too.
Tips for tailoring your resume
Mirror the job title. If the listing says "Senior Backend Engineer" and that's what you do, use that exact title in your summary.
Spell out abbreviations once. Write "search engine optimization (SEO)" so either version matches.
Focus on the top keywords. Cover the terms the listing repeats most. A 100% match is rarely necessary or natural.
Keep the formatting simple. Fancy layouts, text boxes, and images can make your resume harder for software to read.
Tailor for each application. The same resume won't match every job. A few minutes of changes per application is usually worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the resume keyword checker free?
Yes. It's free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser.
What is a good match score?
There's no magic number. Aim to cover the keywords the listing repeats most. If your score is low but you have the experience, your resume probably describes it in different words. Rewrite those bullets using the listing's language.
Does a high score guarantee an interview?
No. Keywords help your resume get found. A person still decides who to interview, so your results and how clearly you describe them matter more.
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