Free Resume Scanner: Land 3X More Interviews
Applying and not hearing back? Scan your resume against any job description to find the missing keywords, formatting issues, and gaps holding it back.
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Your Match Report
Everything You Need to Fix on Your Resume
Every resume scan returns a Match Report with your Match Rate and a clear breakdown of where the gaps are, helping you improve your resume for ATS readability and recruiter review.
Before You Scan
You're Qualified, But Getting Ghosted. What's Missing?
Missing Keywords
Your resume may leave out skills and terms the job description emphasizes.
Formatting Problems
A polished-looking resume can still contain formatting an ATS struggles to read.
Weak Bullets
Your experience may be strong without clearly showing its impact.
What Is an ATS?
98% of Fortune 500 Companies Use ATS
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software employers use to
manage job applications.
When you apply online, your resume is typically added to an ATS,
where your information can be parsed, searched, and reviewed.
A resume scanner shows you how your resume is likely to hold up
before a recruiter ever sees it.
What Happens to Your Resume
30+ Checks in Every Scan
What the Resume Scanner Checks
Jobscan's free resume scanner runs 30+ checks across five categories in seconds, from ATS readability to the details recruiters look for.
ATS Readability
IMPORTANTSee how your resume can be parsed and understood by an ATS and surfaced in recruiter searches.
How It Works
Scan Your Resume in 4 Steps
Upload Your Resume
Drag and drop a PDF or DOCX, or paste your resume text directly.
Paste the Job Description
Paste the text from the job listing you're targeting.
Improve Your Resume
Fix the flagged issues yourself, or use AI Optimize to accept or reject suggested changes.
Increase Your Match Rate
Rescan and keep improving until you reach a 75%+ Match Rate.
More Than Generic Resume Analysis
Your Match Rate shows how well your resume matches the job description, while ATS Tips give you guidance for the system handling that application.
Matched to the Specific Job Description
Not a generic grade based only on format and writing. Jobscan scans your resume against the job you're targeting, so you can focus on the changes that matter most for that role.
Tailored to the Detected ATS
Add the company name or job listing URL. Jobscan can identify the ATS and provide specialized guidance informed by our extensive research into major ATS platforms.
Reading Your Match Rate
What Is a Good Match Rate?
Your Match Rate reflects how closely your resume matches the job, how clearly it communicates your value to recruiters, and how easily an ATS can read it.
Above the 75% target. Content Strength is the weakest category on this scan, with five issues left to clear.
A Match Rate of 75% or higher is the target, meaning your resume is
strongly aligned and you’re well positioned for the role.
Keep in mind, your Match Rate is a Jobscan visualization tool, not a
score assigned by the employer’s ATS.
Your Complete Job Search Toolkit
What's Next After the Resume Scan?
Now that you've found the gaps, keep going with tools that help you build stronger applications, then apply faster and smarter.
AI Optimize
The fastest way to act on your Match Report. Accept or reject suggested changes and see your Match Rate increase in real time.
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Build a stronger base resume with an AI Resume Coach that asks one question at a time and turns your answers into ATS-ready content.
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Turn your resume and job description into a tailored, job-specific cover letter you can edit and send in seconds.
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Learn More →Join 10M+ Job Seekers Who Trust Jobscan
Just upload your resume, upload the job description, and Jobscan will help you tailor your resume to meet the job description such that you get past the first automated screening to reach an actual human and get a shot at an interview.
The keyword analysis is the main reason to pay for it and it works well… the scans are accurate. Helped me get past the ATS filters that were eating my applications before.
I found it helpful in getting more interviews than I had been before. I do recommend!
Good to Know
Resume Scanner FAQs
What is a resume scanner?
A resume scanner compares your resume to a job description to show how well the two match. Jobscan's resume scanner analyzes your keywords, skills, and formatting, then gives you a Match Rate and a clear list of what to fix before you apply.
How does Jobscan’s resume scanner work?
Our scanner compares your resume to the job description, analyzing formatting, keywords, and relevancy to calculate your Match Rate and provide actionable feedback.
Is Jobscan’s resume scanner free?
Yes, generating your Match Report and seeing your initial Match Rate is completely free. Our goal is to provide every professional with the data they need to start their job search with clarity and confidence.
What is the best resume scanner?
The best resume scanner compares your resume to the specific job you want, not a generic standard. It should show the keywords you're missing, flag formatting an ATS may not read correctly, and tell you what to fix. Jobscan's resume scanner does all three with over 30 checks in seconds.
Can I scan my resume for keywords?
Yes. Paste in the job description and Jobscan's resume scanner finds the hard skills, soft skills, and other keywords the employer is looking for. Your Match Report then shows which ones your resume already includes, how often they appear, and which are missing.
Is a resume scanner the same as a CV scanner?
In most countries, yes. Outside the US and Canada, "CV" is simply the word for a resume, so a CV scanner and a resume scanner do the same job. Jobscan scans either one against the job description you're targeting.
In the US, a CV usually means a longer academic document. Here are the key differences between a CV and a resume.
How many checks does Jobscan run on my resume?
Jobscan’s resume scanner runs over 30 checks. Our scanner checks for formatting issues, keyword usage, job title matches, and ATS-friendly features like font and layout to improve your resume’s performance.
What is a Match Rate and how is it calculated?
Your Match Rate is based on your hard skills, education level (when the job description calls for an advanced degree), job title, soft skills, and other keywords. Jobscan checks over 30 parameters and gives you feedback on word count, measurable results, and other relevant topics based on expert insights from recruiters.
What is a good Match Rate?
Your Match Rate is a percentage out of 100. We recommend aiming for at least 75% to increase your chances of getting an interview. The higher, the better.
What is an ATS and what role does it play in the resume-scanning process?
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that companies use to filter, parse, and rank resumes during hiring, often determining if your resume gets seen by recruiters.
Do companies use a resume scanner?
Yes, 98% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS to filter and rank resumes, saving time by identifying the most qualified candidates.
Can I run my resume through an ATS?
Yes, Jobscan’s scanner simulates an ATS to show how your resume performs and suggest improvements.
Can Jobscan tell which ATS a company uses?
Yes, Jobscan can often identify the specific ATS a company uses when you provide the company name and the URL of the job listing. Through our ATS Tip feature, the tool analyzes the job application link to detect the system (such as Greenhouse, Taleo, or Workday) and provides specialized formatting advice tailored to that software’s unique quirks.
This allows you to optimize specific details like file types, keyword matching, and headings to ensure your resume is parsed correctly by that exact system.
Why is my resume being rejected by ATS?
Your resume is likely being filtered out by an ATS because it contains complex formatting (tables, columns, or graphics) that the software cannot parse correctly. Additionally, if your content lacks the specific keywords or job titles found in the job description, the system may rank your profile as a low-match for the role. To fix this, scan your resume against the job description and address the formatting and keyword gaps it flags.
How do I make sure my resume is ATS-compliant?
Use standard fonts, avoid columns, tables, or images, and include relevant keywords directly from the job description to optimize your resume for ATS.
Do I need a different resume for every job application?
While you don’t need to rewrite your entire history, you should tailor your resume for every application to ensure it aligns with the specific requirements of the role. Customizing your summary and key skills to match the job description significantly improves your chances of passing through ATS filters and catching a recruiter’s eye.
Think of it as a strategic tweak rather than a total overhaul to prove you are the specific solution to that company’s problem.
Stop Guessing Why You’re Not Hearing Back
One resume, one job description, one Match Rate.