Free ATS Keyword Tool

ATS Resume Keywords Scanner

Find out exactly which keywords your resume is missing out. Our AI scans your resume against any job description and shows you the keyword gaps killing your chances.

75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a human ever reads them — fix that in 60 seconds.

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What Is an ATS and Why Do Keywords Matter?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies to automatically screen resumes before they reach a recruiter. It ranks candidates by how well their resume matches the job description.

If your resume doesn't contain the exact keywords the ATS is scanning for, it gets filtered out — even if you're perfectly qualified.

Key Stat:

Only 25% of resumes make it past ATS to a human reviewer.

How ATS Keyword Matching Works:

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    ATS extracts required keywords from the job description

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    It scans your resume for those exact keywords

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    Assigns a match score based on keyword presence

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    Only resumes above a threshold score reach recruiters

See Your Keyword Gap in Action

// Sample Keyword Gap Analysis

Job Requires: Python, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, REST APIs, Agile

Your Resume Has: Python, REST APIs

Missing Keywords: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Agile

Match Score: 33% ⚠️ — Likely filtered by ATS

Types of ATS Keywords Our Scanner Finds

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Technical Skills

Programming languages, frameworks, and tools

PythonReactAWSDockerSQL
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Soft Skills

Behavioral and interpersonal skills

AgileLeadershipCollaborationCommunication
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Industry Terms

Domain-specific terminology and certifications

PMPHIPAAGDPRB2B SaaSDevOps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the keyword scanner?

Our AI uses the same keyword extraction methods ATS systems use, giving you a highly accurate picture of what's missing from your resume.

Does adding keywords make my resume look fake?

No — our tool shows you where to naturally incorporate keywords into your existing experience, so it reads authentically to both humans and ATS.

What file formats are supported?

You can paste text directly or upload PDF and DOCX files. We extract and analyze the content automatically.

How often should I scan my resume?

Scan your resume for every job application. Different jobs require different keywords — a tailored resume for each role dramatically increases your success rate.