Keyword Scanner
Extract keywords from a job description and match them against your resume. Find what's missing before you apply.
Copy the full job posting including requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Use your saved master resume, upload a file, or paste text.
Free online tool
About Keyword Scanner
Extract keywords from any job description and match them against your resume. Our scanner categorizes keywords into technical skills, soft skills, tools, certifications, and action verbs — showing exactly what's missing from your resume for each specific job application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the keyword scanner?
Paste a job description in the left panel and your resume in the right panel. The scanner automatically extracts keywords from the job description, categorizes them, and shows which ones appear in your resume and which are missing.
What types of keywords does it detect?
The scanner detects six categories: technical skills (programming languages, frameworks), soft skills (leadership, communication), tools (software, platforms), certifications (AWS, PMP), action verbs (managed, developed), and industry-specific terms.
How many keywords should my resume match?
Use the match rate as a comparison aid rather than a target to game. Prioritize required skills you genuinely have, and add them naturally where your experience supports them.
Is keyword stuffing a good strategy?
No. Repeating terms without evidence makes a resume harder to read and does not prove the skill. Use job-relevant words naturally where your experience, projects, or qualifications support them.
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