🔒 Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded, saved or shared.
✓ Found in your CV
◦ Missing, worth adding (if true)
How to use it
- Paste the full job advert into the first box.
- Paste your CV text into the second box.
- Press Check my match to see your keyword score, the terms you already include, and the ones worth adding.
Only add missing terms where they're genuinely true of you, this is about surfacing real matches, not gaming the system.
Why keywords matter
Many UK employers screen CVs with applicant-tracking software, and even human recruiters skim for the language of their advert. Mirroring the right terms, near the top of your CV, and backed by real evidence, is one of the simplest ways to get shortlisted. Our CV specialist, Wren, does this for you in the app, and Scout decodes the advert to find the terms that really matter.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this CV keyword checker free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you paste is uploaded, stored or shared.
Is this an ATS checker?
It checks how well your CV matches the key terms in a specific job advert, which is the core of what applicant-tracking systems and recruiters look for. For a full rewrite tailored to the advert, our free app does that for you.
How do I improve my keyword match?
Add the missing terms that genuinely apply to you, use the advert's exact wording, and put the most important ones near the top of your CV. Don't add anything that isn't true.
Does it store my CV or the job advert?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
Written and reviewed by the Career Agenting System team at Culture & Clarity Limited · Last reviewed August 2026 · Our editorial standards