Resume Keyword Matcher
Compare a resume against a job description and find missing skills, tools, and role-specific terms.
Free ATS Resume Checker
Check ATS resume issues before you tailor.
Upload a PDF or DOCX resume, or paste resume text, then add a job description to find missing keywords and common ATS formatting risks. No account required.
This free ATS resume checker helps job seekers test resume parseability, section completeness, keyword match, and basic resume hygiene before applying. It is rule-based, no-login, and built to show practical issues without pretending to simulate every ATS platform.
What this free tool checks
- Extractable resume text and image-only risk
- Contact details, summary, experience, education, and skills sections
- Keyword match when a job description is provided
- Formatting risks such as tables, odd characters, and dense text
- Quick fixes before tailoring the resume and cover letter
Best for
- Applicants who want an ATS-friendly resume check before applying
- Job seekers comparing a resume against a specific job description
- People using PDF or DOCX resumes and worried about parser readability
How to use it
- Upload a resume file or paste resume text.
- Optionally paste the target job description for keyword match scoring.
- Review scores, top issues, missing keywords, and recommended next steps.
Honest limitations
- It checks common ATS patterns, not every employer system.
- It cannot guarantee interviews or application ranking.
- Keyword suggestions should only be used when they truthfully match your experience.
- ATS compatibility score for readable text and layout risk.
- Section completeness checks for contact, summary, experience, education, and skills.
- Keyword match score when you paste a job description.
- Quick fixes that point into HireDraftAI's tailored CV and cover-letter workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this ATS resume checker free?
Yes. The checker is free to use without an account and uses rule-based checks instead of generating new resume text.
Does this tool guarantee my resume will pass ATS?
No. It checks common parseability, section, keyword, and hygiene issues, but no tool can guarantee a pass across every ATS.
Should I paste the job description?
Yes, if you have one. The job description unlocks keyword match scoring and missing-term feedback.
What to do after the result
Use the free result to decide what needs fixing. If you want the full application workflow, HireDraftAI can generate a tailored CV, matching cover letter, ATS guidance, PDF-ready output, saved history, and application tracking.