Free resume checker
See what your resume is missing for this job.
Paste your resume and the job description. Get a match score, the keywords you have not covered, and the bullets that need work. It all happens in your browser, so your resume is never uploaded.
- No sign-up
- Resume never uploaded or stored
- Results in a second
- PDF, DOCX or pasted text
Read on your device. Never uploaded.
Paste the whole posting, including requirements.
Compares your resume with the keywords recruiters typically search for in this role. A real job description gives a more precise match.
How it works
Add your resume
Paste the text or choose a PDF or DOCX. The file is read by your browser, not sent to a server.
Add the job
Paste the posting you are applying for, or pick one of 80 common roles if you do not have one yet.
Close the gaps
See which skills and terms are missing, which bullets are weak, and what would trip up a resume parser.
What gets checked
Keyword match
Hard skills, tools, certifications and repeated terms from the posting are compared with your resume, including common variations such as "JS" and "JavaScript" or "managed" and "managing".
Structure a parser can read
Contact details, standard section headings, consistent dates and bullet structure, the things applicant tracking systems need to file your resume correctly.
Evidence, not duties
How many bullets open with a strong verb, how many include a number, and where phrases like "responsible for" weaken your case.
Honest guidance
No tool can guarantee an interview. This one shows what a recruiter searching for this job would and would not find on your resume. How ATS really work.
Resume keywords by job
No posting yet? Start with the typical keywords for your role.
- Software Engineer
- Frontend Developer
- Backend Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- QA Engineer
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- UX Designer
- Business Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- All 80 roles
Questions
Is my resume uploaded anywhere?
No. The checker is a script that runs inside your browser, so your resume text and the job description stay on your device. The only thing this site ever sends to a server is a Pro license key, if you have one. You can confirm it yourself: load the page, switch off your internet connection, paste your resume, and the check still works.
How is the score calculated?
Two parts. The keyword match (65% of the score) compares the skills, tools and terms in the job description with your resume, giving more weight to hard skills and to terms the posting repeats. The format and writing score (35%) checks things recruiters and parsers rely on: contact details, standard headings, dates, bullet structure, measurable results and strong verbs.
Will a high score get me past the ATS?
No tool can promise that, and you should be wary of any that does. Most applicant tracking systems do not reject resumes by score. They store applications and let recruiters search and filter them, usually by the same keywords that appear in the posting. A resume that uses the job’s own language and is easy to parse is easier to find and faster to say yes to. That is what this checker helps with.
Should I add every missing keyword?
Only the ones that are true for you. Adding skills you do not have backfires in the first interview. If you have the skill but used a different word for it, switch to the wording in the posting.
Do I need a job description?
It gives the most useful result, because every posting is different. If you do not have one yet, choose a role and the checker will compare your resume with the keywords that are typical for that job.
What does Pro add?
The free check shows your score, your most important missing keywords, all matched keywords, every format check and your first weak bullets. Pro shows every missing keyword with where to add it, reviews every bullet, flags skills that are listed but never demonstrated, and lets you print the report and keep a history of your checks.
Which file types can I use?
PDF, DOCX and plain text, or paste the text directly. Files are read on your device. If a PDF has no selectable text (a scan or an image export), the checker will tell you, and you should fix that first because recruiters’ systems cannot read it either.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If Pro is not useful to you, email support@cvgapcheck.com within 14 days of purchase and you will get a full refund.