Resume Keyword Generator
Paste a job description and get the exact keywords and skills your resume needs to pass the ATS and match the role.
How to find resume keywords in 4 steps
- 1Copy the full job posting you're applying to.
- 2Paste it into the box and generate.
- 3We extract the keywords, skills, and tools the ATS is looking for — in the posting's own wording.
- 4Work the ones you genuinely have into your resume's skills section and bullets.
Common ATS resume keywords by job family
Not sure which keywords matter for your field? These are the hard skills and tools applicant tracking systems most often scan for, grouped by role. Use them as a checklist — but only claim the ones you genuinely have.
Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, microservices, CI/CD, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, unit testing, Agile/Scrum, system design, Git
SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, data cleaning, A/B testing, dashboards, ETL, statistical analysis, KPIs, forecasting
SEO, SEM, Google Analytics, content strategy, email marketing, HubSpot, campaign management, conversion rate, brand positioning, social media
pipeline management, Salesforce, quota attainment, prospecting, cold outreach, CRM, consultative selling, upselling, forecasting, B2B SaaS
patient care, BLS, ACLS, EHR (Epic), medication administration, triage, care plans, HIPAA, acute care, patient education, vital signs
general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, GAAP, reconciliation, QuickBooks, Excel, auditing, financial reporting
Agile, Scrum, stakeholder management, risk management, Jira, roadmap, budgeting, cross-functional, sprint planning, scope, timelines
CRM, ticketing, Zendesk, conflict resolution, SLA, CSAT, troubleshooting, multitasking, phone & email support, retention, de-escalation
These are starting points — the keywords that actually matter are the ones in the specific job description you're applying to. Paste your posting above to pull the exact terms it uses.
Frequently asked questions
What are resume keywords?
Resume keywords are the specific skills, tools, technologies, and role-specific terms that appear in a job description and that applicant tracking systems (ATS) scan for. Matching them — in the job's exact wording — is what gets your resume past the ATS to a human.
How do I find keywords for my resume?
The fastest way is to read them straight from the job description. Paste the posting above and this tool pulls out the most important keywords and skills, prioritizing hard skills and tools over generic fluff — so you know exactly what to mirror.
Should I add every keyword to my resume?
No — only the ones you genuinely have. Stuffing keywords you can't back up gets caught in interviews and by smarter ATS systems. Use the list to surface real, relevant skills you may have left off.
Can you match my whole resume to a job automatically?
Yes — that's the full product. JobTailored takes your resume plus a job listing and rewrites every section to mirror the role's keywords, with an honest match score showing what's covered and what's missing. Your first tailored resumes are free.