Does your resume match the job?

Paste the job post and your resume to see the keywords you already have, the ones you are missing and whether the job title appears. The comparison runs in your browser, so the job post and your resume are never uploaded. It is free, with no account.

How to compare your resume, step by step

1. Press Try an example to see how it works, or start with your own.
2. In step 1, paste the Job post. Type the Job title if you want, or leave it to be picked from the post.
3. In step 2, paste your resume, open a file, or choose Use my saved resume.
4. Press Compare.
5. Read your score, the list Missing from your resume and the list Already in your resume.

How the match works

The job post is broken into words and short phrases. Common filler such as “experience”, “team” and “responsibilities” and the company’s own name are left out, and phrases that appear more than once, such as “Google Analytics”, count for more. Each keyword is then looked for in your resume, allowing for plurals and small word changes, such as report and reporting.

Why the job title matters

Recruiters often search applicant tracking systems by job title, and research on job applications has found that resumes with the exact title from the post get noticeably more interviews. If the title is missing, put it in your headline or summary, as long as it honestly describes what you do.

Should the score be 100%?

No. The score shows how many of the post’s main keywords appear in your resume, not your chance of getting the job. Aim to include the skills and tools you really have, in the words the post uses. Never add skills you do not have just to raise the number.

How to use the results

• Add missing keywords where they honestly fit: your summary, skills and job bullets.
• Use the exact wording from the post for tools and qualifications you have.
• Leave out keywords for things you have not done.
• Compare again after editing, and make a version for each job you apply for.

Edit your resume in the resume builder, then write a matching letter with the cover letter tool.

Questions

Is my resume stored anywhere?

No. The comparison is made on this device and nothing is uploaded.

What file can I open?

Use Open a file to load your resume, or paste the text straight in.

Does a high score guarantee an interview?

No. It shows keyword overlap only. Experience and how clearly you write matter just as much.