Resume Keyword Scanner

Find missing keywords from any job description and see exactly where to add them in your resume — skills section, bullets, or summary.

ATS systems filter resumes by keyword match before a human ever sees them. OnepageCV scans your resume against the JD to find missing hard skills, tools, platforms, and certifications — then suggests where to place them naturally.

Find Missing Keywords Free

How It Works

Three steps. No sign-up required to start.

Upload Resume + Paste JD

The scanner extracts keywords from both documents and compares them.

See Missing Keywords

View a list of missing keywords categorised as must-have or nice-to-have, with their JD context.

Add Keywords Naturally

Get suggestions for where each keyword fits best — in a bullet, skills section, or summary. No keyword stuffing.

Why Resume Keyword Scanner?

Built specifically for job seekers who want results, not generic advice.

Hard Skill Detection

Identifies missing programming languages, frameworks, tools, platforms, and certifications mentioned in the JD.

Position-Weighted Scoring

Keywords in bullets score higher than skills-only mentions. Keywords in both score highest. Skills-only listings are flagged as potential keyword stuffing.

Natural Placement

Instead of dumping keywords into a skills section, the scanner suggests weaving them into existing bullets where they fit naturally.

Must-Have vs Nice-to-Have

Separates required keywords from preferred ones so you know what to prioritise.

Before & After

See the difference resume keyword scanner makes.

Before

Skills: Java, Python, SQL. Missing: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Terraform, microservices.

After

Skills updated + 4 keywords woven into experience bullets: 'Deployed microservices on AWS EKS using Kubernetes and Docker, with CI/CD via GitHub Actions.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about resume keyword scanner.

Should I add every keyword from the JD?

No. Only add keywords you genuinely have experience with. Adding keywords you can't back up in an interview hurts more than it helps.

What's keyword stuffing?

Listing keywords in your skills section without mentioning them in your experience bullets. ATS may flag this, and recruiters will notice. OnepageCV encourages natural keyword placement.

Does the scanner work for non-tech roles?

Yes. It works for any role — the scanner extracts keywords from whatever JD you paste: marketing, finance, healthcare, operations, etc.

How many keywords should my resume have?

There's no magic number. Focus on the must-have keywords first (required skills, tools, certifications), then add nice-to-have ones where they fit naturally.