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Resume Keyword Scanner

Compare your resume against any job description. Find missing keywords instantly.

Paste the full job posting to compare keywords

Free resume keyword scanner & job description keyword finder

Most resumes get filtered out before a human reads them — because they miss the keywords the job description (and the ATS) are looking for. This free keyword scanner fixes that: paste your resume and the job post, and it instantly shows the keywords you match and the ones you're missing.

It doubles as a job description keyword finder and a resume keyword parser — pulling the important skills and terms out of any JD, then comparing them against your resume so you know exactly what to add.

How the keyword scanner works

  1. Paste your resume text.
  2. Paste the job description you're targeting.
  3. Get an instant breakdown — matched keywords, missing keywords, and a match score.

A keyword finder, parser and generator in one

People look for this tool by many names — a resume keyword scanner, a job description keyword finder, a keyword parser, a resume keywords generator, or simply a keyword finder for resume. They all describe the same job: pull the words that matter out of a job post and check your resume against them. This free scanner does all of it in one pass, no download and no sign-up.

Why keywords decide who gets the interview

Most mid-to-large employers run every resume through an applicant tracking system (ATS) first. The ATS ranks applicants partly by how well the resume's wording overlaps the job description. Miss the core keywords and a strong candidate can be filtered out before any recruiter sees the file. Matching the right terms — naturally, where they reflect real experience — is the single biggest controllable ATS factor.

Run the scan, add the missing must-haves to your experience and skills sections, then re-scan until you clear ~70–80% match. Pair it with the free ATS score checker for formatting and parseability, and browse keyword lists by role and industry for ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is a resume keyword scanner?

A resume keyword scanner compares your resume against a job description and shows which important keywords you already include and which you are missing. It helps you match what an ATS (applicant tracking system) and recruiters search for, so your resume ranks higher for the role.

How do I find keywords in a job description?

Paste the full job description into the scanner. It acts as a job description keyword finder — extracting the skills, tools, and terms the employer emphasises — then checks your resume against them and flags the gaps.

Is the keyword scanner free?

Yes. The keyword scanner is free to use with instant results — no sign-up needed to run a scan.

What is a keyword parser / keyword finder for a resume?

A keyword parser reads raw resume text and identifies the meaningful skills and terms in it. Our keyword finder does this for both your resume and the job description, then matches them so you know exactly what to add.

How many keywords should my resume match?

Aim to naturally include the top 60–80% of the must-have keywords from the job description. Don't keyword-stuff — add them where they fit your real experience.

Does it check ATS compatibility?

Keyword matching is the biggest ATS factor. For a full ATS score (formatting, sections, parseability), use our free ATS checker too.

Is there a free keyword finder I can use without downloading anything?

Yes — this runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download or install. Paste your resume and the job description and get matched + missing keywords instantly, free.

Can it act as a resume keywords generator?

Yes. Beyond finding what is missing, it suggests the exact keywords to add based on the job description, so you can fold them naturally into your experience and skills sections.

Does it work as a website or job-post keyword scanner too?

You can paste any block of text — a job post, a careers-page description, or a role spec — and it will parse the meaningful keywords out of it, then compare them to your resume.

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