Resume keyword checker
Paste a job post and your resume. See which of the job's keywords you already cover and which are missing.
The checker
How it works
The checker pulls the words and two-word phrases the job post repeats, leaving out common filler like "team", "ability" and "responsibilities". Names of tools and products, like Python, Salesforce or C++, count even if they appear once. Then it looks for each one in your resume, ignoring capital letters and simple plurals.
The match is the share of those keywords your resume already has, with the ones the post repeats most counting more.
Using the results, honestly
- Start with the most repeated missing keywords. They're usually the core of the role.
- Use the job's words for things you've really done. If you "managed client relationships" and they ask for "account management", say it their way.
- Skip the ones that aren't true. A gap is something to address in the interview, not to hide.
- Keep it readable. A person reads it next. More in How to get your resume past applicant tracking systems.
Hunter does this for every job you apply to: it writes a resume tailored to the posting using only what's in your experience bank, then fact-checks it and highlights every reworded line. See Tailored resumes and the fact check.
Questions people ask
Is my resume uploaded anywhere?
No. The check runs in your browser. Your resume and the job post never leave your computer.
Should I add every missing keyword?
No. Add the ones that are true for you, in your own words, where they fit naturally. Never claim a skill you do not have. It tends to come up in the interview.
What match percentage should I aim for?
There is no magic number. A higher match on the skills that truly matter for the role is better than stuffing in every word. Focus on the missing keywords that appear most often in the post.
Is this how applicant tracking systems score resumes?
Not exactly. Every applicant tracking system works differently, and many leave the judging to people. Matching the job's language helps both software searches and human readers.
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