ATS keyword match checker

Check your resume against the ATS keywords in any job description. Required skills are weighted higher than preferred; missing terms are listed with tailoring tips. Same checker engine as our other free JD tools.

Paste the job description

0 / 48,000 chars

Upload your resume

Drop your resume or

PDF or DOCX, up to 5 MB

Fill in the job description and upload your resume to get started.

Common questions

What ATS keywords should I include in my resume?

Include the specific skills, tools, and domain terms the job description lists as required. For a software role that lists Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, all three should appear in your resume if accurate. The checker identifies exactly which required terms are missing.

Is this ATS keyword checker free?

Yes. Paste any job description and upload your resume. No account, no sign-in, no payment. You get a keyword coverage score, matched and missing terms, and tailoring tips instantly.

Does keyword matching guarantee an ATS pass?

No tool can guarantee a pass on an employer's private ATS. This checker fixes the most common gap: missing required keywords. Other factors (format, file type, and role fit) also matter and are covered by our free ATS checker.

ATS keyword checker vs ATS format checker: which do I need?

Both. The format checker (our free ATS checker) confirms your file structure is parseable. The keyword matcher confirms your content aligns to the specific posting. Run the format check first, then the keyword match.

Free JD matchers

More tools in this cluster

Same free keyword matcher under the hood: paste a job description, upload your resume, see coverage and gaps. Different URLs match how people search.

Free JD match checker

Paste the job description, upload your resume, and get a keyword coverage score in seconds. Required and preferred terms are classified separately so you know exactly what to add. Free, no sign-in.

Open tool

Resume job description matcher

Compare your resume directly against a job description. This matcher classifies JD terms into required and preferred, checks your resume for each one, and shows the exact gaps. Free with email unlock for the full report.

Open tool

Free keyword match checker

See every keyword the JD asks for and whether your resume has it. Required terms scored at 75% weight, preferred at 25%. Gaps show exactly what to add. Free, no account needed.

Open tool

Job description resume match

Find out how well your resume matches a specific job description. Required keywords are scored at higher weight; preferred terms boost your coverage. See every gap and a prioritised list of additions.

Open tool

Resume keyword match checker

Check your resume's keyword coverage against any job description. This tool extracts required and preferred terms from the JD and shows which ones appear in your resume and which do not. Free with email unlock.

Open tool

JD match score

Get a JD match score in seconds. Required keyword coverage is weighted at 75%, preferred at 25%. The score tells you how well your resume covers what the posting asks for, and exactly what is missing.

Open tool

Free resume JD checker

A free resume JD checker that tells you which required and preferred keywords you are missing. Upload PDF or DOCX, paste the JD, and get a coverage score with a gap list in seconds.

Open tool

Naukri JD match checker

Copy the job description from any Naukri posting and paste it here. Upload your resume as PDF or DOCX and get a keyword coverage score showing which required and preferred skills you match, and which to add before applying.

Open tool

LinkedIn JD match checker

Copy any LinkedIn job description and paste it here alongside your resume. The checker scores required keyword coverage at 75% weight and preferred at 25%, then lists exactly what is missing. Free, instant, no account needed.

Open tool

Also try: LinkedIn JD match checker, Resume keyword match checker, and ATS keyword match checker.

Quick scans (same engine on every URL): Free ATS resume checker India, Free ATS scanner, and Free ATS compatibility checker.

More from the blog

Job description alignment: why JD matching matters for placement outcomes

Job description alignment helps students tailor resumes to roles, improving JD match scores and shortlist rates. What JD matching means for placement teams at scale.

Henry · Mar 4, 2026

What makes a resume ready for Indian campus placement shortlists

Not every well-formatted resume gets shortlisted. Here is what resumes that clear screening actually have in common, based on what Indian campus recruiters look for.

Lily · Apr 20, 2026

Inside the new generation of resume scanners on campus (and what universities should do next) (2026)

Resume scanners are now normal in higher ed. This leadership guide explains why they spread, what first-wave tools miss, and what 'next generation' should mean: transparency, localisation, and cohort analytics.

Lily · Mar 31, 2026