Paste your resume and a job description to see which important keywords match and which are missing. Free, private — nothing is uploaded.
Jobscan and similar services charge $20-50/month to compare a resume against a job posting. The underlying idea — checking which important terms from the posting also appear in your resume — is a keyword-matching operation any browser can do locally. This tool does that same basic check, free, with your text never uploaded.
This is a keyword-overlap heuristic, not a simulation of a real company's applicant tracking system — those vary widely and often use more sophisticated matching. Treat the missing-keywords list as a prompt to review whether you've naturally described that skill or experience somewhere in your resume, not as a strict pass/fail score.
Is my resume uploaded anywhere? No — the comparison runs entirely in your browser using the text you paste. Nothing is sent to a server.
How is the match score calculated? The tool extracts significant keywords from the job description and checks how many appear in your resume text, using simple keyword matching rather than AI semantic analysis.
Does a low score mean I won't get an interview? Not necessarily — this is a simple keyword-overlap heuristic, not a real applicant tracking system. Use it as a rough guide for which relevant terms to naturally work into your resume, not as a definitive pass/fail signal.
Should I just copy every missing keyword into my resume? No — only add keywords that honestly describe your real skills and experience. Stuffing irrelevant terms can hurt readability and won't help you in an actual interview.
Many employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to collect applications and help recruiters search them. Recruiters often filter or rank candidates by terms from the job posting, such as skills, tools, certifications and job titles. A resume that describes real experience with the same wording as the posting is easier to find and easier for a human to match to the role.
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Add a skill you truly have if it was left out. | Claiming tools or qualifications you do not have. |
| Mirror the job title and key phrases where accurate. | Copying the whole description into your resume. |
| Place keywords inside real achievements and bullet points. | Hiding lists of keywords in tiny or white text. |
| Include both the full term and its abbreviation, such as search engine optimization (SEO). | Stuffing the same word many times. |
A match score is only a guide to wording. Hiring decisions also depend on experience, results, clarity and fit, so use the percentage to find gaps rather than as a pass-or-fail grade. Keep formatting simple, with clear section headings, standard fonts and no text boxes, so both software and people can read it. When your content is ready, create a clean version with the Resume Builder.
What is a good match percentage? There is no official threshold, because each employer and system works differently. Treat higher as better wording alignment, but focus on adding true, relevant experience rather than chasing 100%.
Should I tailor my resume for every job? Yes, lightly. Adjust the summary, skills and bullet points to mirror each posting while keeping everything truthful.
Does the checker store my resume? No. The comparison runs in your browser and your text is not uploaded.