Free ATS Resume Checker — see how well your resume matches any job
Paste your resume and a job description. We'll score the keyword match instantly — no signup required for the free analysis.
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Keywords found in your resume
Missing from your resume
This is a free keyword-match analysis. Save to your account to keep the resume and job description in the workspace, then run the structured ATS score in the resume builder. Premium adds AI-written recommendations and one-click tailoring.
Bring this resume into your workspace
Create a free account and we'll carry forward the resume and job description you already pasted:
- Structured ATS Match Score across Keywords, Skills, Experience, and Readability — not just keyword overlap
- Premium: AI-written, JD-grounded recommendations showing what to add or change
- Premium: one-click tailoring that rewrites your resume around relevant missing terms
- Organize resume variants and track them per job application
- Premium: generate matching letters across 12 letter types
How the ATS resume checker works
Most employers run applications through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that recruiters search by keyword. If your resume doesn't use the same language as the job posting, it's harder to surface — however qualified you are. This free ATS resume checker shows you that gap in seconds.
Paste your resume and the target job description, then click Check My Match. Our AI reads the posting, pulls out the skills and keywords that matter for that specific role, and checks which ones already appear in your resume. You instantly get:
- A 0–100 keyword match score for that job
- The keywords found in your resume
- The keywords missing — exactly what to add if you genuinely have the experience
It's 100% free with no signup. Paste your resume as text, or upload a PDF, Word (DOC/DOCX), RTF, or TXT file and we'll read it for you. Nothing is shared until you choose to save it.
What's a good ATS match score?
Because the score measures how well one resume matches one posting, a higher number means tighter alignment with that job. The checker labels your result so you know where you stand:
- Strong / excellent match — your resume already speaks the role's language; polish a few details and apply.
- Good foundation — the core is there; tailoring the missing terms can meaningfully raise your fit.
- Needs tailoring — the resume hasn't been adapted to this role yet, and the missing-keyword list is your starting point.
One rule: only add keywords that reflect real skills or experience. Stuffing terms you can't back up will cost you credibility with the human reviewer who reads next.
From a quick keyword check to a full ATS score
This page gives you a fast keyword-match check. When you're ready to close the gaps, save your resume to a free GotResumeBuilder account — the resume and job description you just pasted carry straight over, no re-typing. Inside the builder you get a structured ATS Match Score across Keywords, Skills, Experience, and Readability, not just keyword overlap. Premium adds AI-written, job-description-grounded recommendations and one-click tailoring that rewrites your resume around the terms that matter for the role.
ATS Resume Checker — FAQ
What is an ATS resume checker?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) resume checker analyzes how well your resume matches a specific job description. Many employers use ATS software to organize and search applications, so a resume that uses the employer's language is easier for recruiters to find and evaluate.
Is this checker really free?
Yes. The free keyword-match analysis runs instantly without signup. Create a free account to keep your pasted resume and job description and run a structured ATS score in the resume builder. Premium unlocks AI-written, JD-grounded recommendations.
What does my keyword match score mean?
Your score reflects what percentage of important terms in the job description appear in your resume. 70+ is strong alignment. 50–69 is a foundation that can be raised by tailoring. Below 50 means your resume hasn't been tailored to this role yet — the missing keywords show you exactly where to focus.
Will adding all the missing keywords get me hired?
No — and you shouldn't. Add only keywords that genuinely reflect skills or experience you have. Stuffing irrelevant terms can hurt your credibility with human reviewers. Use the missing-keyword list as a guide for what's worth surfacing if you actually have the experience.
How is this different from Jobscan or Resume Worded?
This free tool focuses on keyword overlap. The GotResumeBuilder workspace goes further with structured ATS scoring, resume variants, application tracking, and Premium AI tools for JD-grounded recommendations, resume tailoring, and 12 letter types.
How do I tailor my resume to a job description?
Paste any job description into GotResumeBuilder and the AI will rewrite your resume to highlight the most relevant experience and keywords for that role. You can save multiple tailored variants — one for each job.