ATS Keyword Generator
Find the skills, tools, and qualifications a job posting emphasizes. Add your résumé to see which terms you already use and where you can clarify relevant experience.
What is an applicant tracking system?
An applicant tracking system, or ATS, helps employers organize applications. Some systems extract information from a résumé to populate candidate records or help recruiters search for qualifications.
What are ATS keywords and why do they matter?
They are terms that describe what a role calls for, such as a tool, certification, method, or area of experience. Using recognizable terms helps a reader find relevant evidence quickly.
How to extract keywords from a job description
Start with required qualifications and core responsibilities. Note repeated tools and methods, distinguish required from preferred qualifications, and check how each term is used. For example, a posting might require conversion tracking and list Google Ads certification as a bonus.
Where to put keywords in your résumé
Put tools and methods in Skills and show how you used them in Work Experience or Projects. List degrees in Education, credentials in Certifications, and language proficiency in Languages.
Should you copy every keyword from the posting?
Use terms that accurately describe what you can demonstrate. Keyword stuffing makes a résumé harder to read and can leave you with claims you cannot explain in an interview.
How to improve résumé match
Identify two or three priorities from the posting. For each one you can support, describe what you did, with which tool or method, and what happened. If a key requirement is absent from your experience, leave it out of your résumé.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this tool without a résumé?
Yes. Paste a job description to get ranked keywords, requirements, and a summary. Add a résumé to see overlap.
How is the match score calculated?
It is the weighted overlap with the selected terms from the posting. High-priority terms carry more weight. It is an editing aid and does not predict an employer’s decision.
Will a scanned PDF work?
The tool reads selectable text. If your PDF is a scan, use a text-based export or a DOCX file.
Are my files sent to a server?
The analysis runs in your browser tab. The tool does not upload your file or save your inputs.