Resume Keyword Checker
Compare a job description with your resume to spot missing keywords.
Private. Your resume and the job description stay in this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded or saved, and nothing is put in the page URL.
An aid, not an ATS. This compares keyword overlap only. Real applicant tracking systems differ, and a high score does not predict a hiring outcome. Add keywords only where they are true.
Job description
Paste the posting you are applying to
0 words
Your resume
Paste plain text. Select a keyword below to highlight it.
0 words
Paste a job description and your resume to see your match score, missing keywords and suggestions. Or press Load sample to try it.
About this tool
Compare a job description with your resume to see which keywords from the posting already appear in your resume and which do not. You get an overall match score, scores by skill category, a section checklist and suggestions.
How to use it
- Paste the job description.
- Paste your resume as plain text.
- Review the match scores, then click a matched or missing keyword to highlight it in your resume.
- Export the results as .txt or CSV.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this how applicant tracking systems work?
- No. Real systems differ. This is a simple word-overlap check to help you spot gaps.
- Should I add every missing keyword?
- No. Add only skills and experience you genuinely have.