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.

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Common questions

What does a resume keyword match checker do?

It reads the job description to identify required and preferred skills and tools, then scans your resume for each one. Matched terms are highlighted in green, missing ones in red, with a weighted score showing overall coverage.

Is this resume 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 the checker read my resume or just scan for words?

It parses your PDF or DOCX to extract plain text, then checks for each JD keyword using pattern matching. It does not evaluate context or story quality. Only presence or absence of terms.

How do ATS systems use keywords?

Most ATS filters scan for required skills listed in the posting. If your resume does not include those exact terms (or close variants), it may score low before a human ever reads it. Adding missing required keywords, where accurate, is the highest-leverage fix.

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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.

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