Resume Keyword Checker
Check your resume for important keywords. Paste a job description to see how well it matches.
About this calculator
Paste your resume and a job description and see which keywords match and which are missing, with a match score.
Add missing skills only if you really have them.
How to use it
- Paste your resume.
- Paste the job description.
- Press Analyze Match.
How matching works
The tool extracts important words from the job description (skills, tools, titles) and checks whether each appears in your resume. ATS software and recruiters search for these terms. Use the employer's exact wording for real skills (for example 'project management', 'SQL'), placed naturally in your summary, skills and experience. Keyword stuffing or hidden white text is detected and rejected.
Worked example
Example
| Job asks for | Python, SQL, stakeholder management |
| Resume has | Python, SQL |
| Missing | stakeholder management (add if true) |
Tips and common mistakes
- Mirror the job's language honestly.
- Spell out acronyms once.
- Prioritise must-have skills.
- Don't invent skills.
- Update for each application.
Frequently asked questions
What is a keyword match?
How many of the job's terms appear in your resume.
What score is good?
Over 70% for the key skills.
Is keyword stuffing OK?
No.
Do I need every keyword?
No, only those that are true for you.
Is my resume uploaded?
No.
Is it free?
Yes.