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Tailor your resume
to any job description.

Paste the job posting and your resume. We pull out the keywords the employer screens for, show which ones you already match and which are missing, and suggest honest ways to work them in.

Results in ~15 seconds. Nothing is saved.

How the resume keyword checker works

Employers and recruiters often search applicant tracking systems (ATS) by keyword, so the words in your resume should reflect the job description you are applying to. This free resume job match tool reads the posting, lists the skills, tools, qualifications and responsibilities it asks for, and checks your resume for each one.

It also looks for related terms, such as synonyms and abbreviations: "K8s" for Kubernetes, "coaching" for mentoring, or "Postgres" for PostgreSQL. Missing keywords come with related wording you can use, but only where it is true for you. Keyword stuffing does not help.

Common questions

What are resume keywords? They are the specific skills, tools, certifications and job-related terms an employer uses in a posting, such as "project management", "Python" or "patient care".

How do I tailor my resume to a job description? Match your real experience to the posting's wording, update your skills section and summary, and rewrite your top bullets. Read our guide on how to tailor your resume to a job description.

Which keywords should my resume have? It depends on the role. Browse resume keywords by job role for the skills, tools and related wording postings commonly list.

Is my resume saved? No. The text you paste is used to produce your result and is not stored. For a full checklist review, try the Resume Builder & Reviewer.

AI-generated suggestions. Only add a keyword or rewrite to your resume if it is true for you, and verify every date, title, and number. Keyword matching helps with applicant tracking systems but does not guarantee interviews or hiring outcomes. This is not professional career-coaching or legal advice.