Resume Keyword Scanner

75% of resumes are rejected before a human ever sees them. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan your resume for specific keywords from the job description. If those keywords aren't there, your resume gets filtered out — regardless of how qualified you are.

How ATS Systems Work

When you submit a resume online, it goes through an ATS before reaching a recruiter. The ATS parses your resume, extracts keywords, and scores you against the job description. Only resumes that score above a threshold get forwarded to a human.

How to Use This Tool

1. Copy the full job description from the job posting — include requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications
2. Copy your resume text — you can paste from a Word doc, PDF text, or plain text
3. Review the results — focus on the "missing keywords" section and add relevant ones to your resume
4. Don't stuff keywords — add them naturally in context. ATS can detect keyword stuffing.

Pro Tips

• Tailor your resume for each job application — one-size-fits-all doesn't work anymore
• Use the exact phrasing from the job description when possible (e.g., "project management" not "managing projects")
• Include both the spelled-out version and abbreviation (e.g., "Search Engine Optimization (SEO)")
• Focus on hard skills and technical terms — those are what ATS primarily scans for