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Free resume tools

Check your resume against the same traps that cause silent rejections. Every tool runs locally in your browser, stores nothing, and costs nothing.

ATS Resume Checker

Upload a PDF or DOCX and get an instant ATS compatibility score. Checks for tables, multi-column layouts, header contact info, missing sections, and formatting traps that cause silent rejections.

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Resume Keyword Match

Paste your resume and a job description side by side to see the keyword overlap percentage. Identifies which JD terms are missing so you can close the gap before applying.

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Action Verb Checker

Scans your resume for weak openers like "responsible for" and "worked on" and suggests strong action verbs. Better verbs land impact in the first three words of every bullet.

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Buzzword Detector

Finds overused buzzwords like "synergy", "rockstar", and "leverage" and offers plain-English alternatives. Recruiters skim past vague language; this tool helps you be specific.

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Why these tools exist

Most resume rejections happen before a human reads the document. ATS software scans for structure, keywords, and formatting. If your resume uses tables, multi-column layouts, or creative section headings, it may be filtered out before a recruiter opens it.

These four tools check the areas that matter most: ATS compatibility, keyword overlap with a specific job description, action verb quality, and buzzword density. Each one runs a deterministic analysis with no AI involved, so results are instant, free, and reproducible.

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