Resume Keyword Matcher
Check your resume against any job description — beat the ATS filter
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How to Pass ATS Resume Screening
Around 90% of large companies filter applications with an ATS before a recruiter reads them. The system ranks your resume by how closely it matches the job description — which means the same resume can score well for one posting and get filtered out by another.
- Mirror the posting's exact language. If the job says “project management,” write “project management” — not “managing projects.”
- Use standard section headings — Experience, Education, Skills — so parsers can read your resume structure.
- Include both the acronym and the full term the first time: “Search Engine Optimization (SEO).”
- Tailor for every application. Run each new job description through the matcher above and close the biggest keyword gaps.
- Track what works. Log every application in the Job Application Tracker and note which versions get responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS and why do keywords matter?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software companies use to filter applications before a human reads them. Most systems rank resumes by how well they match the job description's keywords — if key terms are missing, your resume may never be seen. Matching the exact language of the posting significantly improves your chances.
How does the match score work?
The tool extracts the most important keywords and two-word phrases from the job description (weighted by how often they appear), checks which ones appear in your resume, and calculates a weighted coverage percentage. 70%+ is a strong match, 40-69% needs improvement, and below 40% means the resume should be tailored before applying.
Is my resume uploaded anywhere?
No. All analysis happens locally in your browser — your resume and the job description are never sent to a server, stored, or shared. Refreshing the page clears everything.
Should I just paste the missing keywords into my resume?
No — ATS systems and recruiters both detect keyword stuffing. Instead, work missing keywords naturally into real bullet points that describe your actual experience. If you genuinely don't have a skill, don't add it.
Does this work for LinkedIn profiles too?
Yes. Recruiters search LinkedIn with the same keywords they put in job descriptions, so pasting your About section and Experience text instead of a resume shows which recruiter search terms your profile is missing.
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