Free resume keyword scanner
Scan Your Resume for Missing ATS Keywords
Paste your resume and job description to find missing keywords, weak keyword coverage, and ATS skill gaps in seconds.
Keyword gap scan
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Intelligence
Resume vs job description
Job description match score (Evidence Match)
Moderate
Resume-to-job match: how much of this posting you prove in project bullets, not just skills lists.
ATS keyword score
78%
Formatting and keyword overlap only. Can look good even when proof is thin.
You likely have strong proof in your background, but much of it may sit in skills lists instead of project bullets.
Good optimization moves real evidence into bullets and leaves honest gaps instead of inventing keywords.
What we measured
Each score answers one question about how your resume fits this job posting.
This job reads as senior ic. 7 of 9 JD skills appear in work bullets. 9 of 22 bullets include measurable results.
Topics this job cares about
- 92%
GenAI
- 54%
Cloud
- 71%
MLOps
- 81%
Deployment
Sample readout through topic coverage. Run a check for your live scores.
Paste resume and job description on the left, then scan for missing keywords.
Free • No signup • Results in seconds
What you'll get
- Missing ATS keywords
- Keyword coverage score
- Weak skills coverage
- Suggested optimization areas
How the keyword scan works
- Paste resume and job description. Copy the posting you are applying to — gaps are measured against that exact role.
- Extract must-have terms. Repeated skills, tools, and phrases from the job description are compared to your resume text.
- See missing and weak keywords. Get a coverage readout, skill gaps, and where terms are absent or unsupported.
- Fix honest gaps before you apply. Strengthen bullets and skills where the posting expects proof — not keyword stuffing.
Paste-only (no file upload). Job description required so results reflect a real posting.
Keyword scanner vs resume matching
This page is built for missing keywords and skill gaps vs one posting — not ATS formatting audits or full match scoring. For evidence match, optimization, and download, use the Check resume against job description.
Related free resume tools
This page focuses on missing keywords vs one posting. For full match scoring and AI optimization, use compare resume to job description. For parser and formatting risk, use the ATS checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is a resume keyword scanner?
It analyzes your resume against a job description to surface missing or weak keywords that can affect ATS ranking and recruiter skim speed.
Why are keywords important in resumes?
Applicant tracking systems and recruiters often use role-relevant terms to filter and rank candidates. Thin keyword coverage can hide strong experience.
Is this keyword scanner free?
Yes. Paste your resume and job description to get keyword insights instantly without signing up.
How do I add keywords naturally?
Work them into your experience, projects, and skills sections with concrete examples instead of listing them out of context.
Can this guarantee job selection?
No tool can guarantee an outcome. It helps you pass filters more often by closing honest keyword gaps before you apply.
Scan before you apply
Close honest keyword gaps so ATS and recruiters can map your fit faster.
Scan my resume for missing keywordsFree • No signup • Results in seconds
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Last updated: June 13, 2026