Free ATS Resume Scan

Which ATS Keywords Are Missing From Your Resume? We’ll show you

We extract the top ATS resume keywords for your jobs and show you, line by line, what's missing so you can stop guessing why your resume isn't getting past the screen.

Upload your .docx resume

What you get back

A Per-Job Critical Keyword Review.
Not a Vague Score.

Every scan gives you a side-by-side breakdown of your resume against each of the 3 jobs with the exact ATS keywords that matched and the ones that didn't.

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Critical missing keywords

These keywords were present in the jobs you applied to but missing from your resume.

Senior Product Manager

at Innovation Labs

Missing (7)

  • SQL & Analytics
  • Product-Market Fit
  • Customer Development

+4 more

See All Keywords

Product Lead

at Innovation Labs

Missing (8)

  • SQL & Analytics
  • Product-Market Fit
  • Customer Development

+5 more

See All Keywords

Director of Product

at Innovation Labs

Missing (17)

  • SQL & Analytics
  • Product-Market Fit
  • Customer Development

+14 more

See All Keywords

Your scan becomes your plan

After the free scan, you can see what is missing and have a natural next step: let us rewrite the resume with the right ATS-friendly language.

Keyword Match

Missing keywords detected for target roles

Strategic planningP&L ownershipCRMforecastingOperations+ 14 more

Next best step:

rewrite summary, skills and achievement bullets to include missing ATS keywords naturally

Skip the manual editing. We'll Tailor Your Resume to Each Job.

Our ATS scanner tells you what's missing. The Customized Resume tool actually rewrites your bullets to integrate the missing ATS keywords naturally one tailored resume per job, ready to download as a Word doc or PDF.

  • Rewrites bullets to land missing keywords

    The phrasing stays yours. The keywords get woven in.

  • One tailored version per job

    Same source resume → customized outputs for jobs

  • ATS-tested format guaranteed

    Parses cleanly in Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, and Taleo.

Before – low impact copy

  • Led marketing team that drove significant pipeline growth at a high-growth SaaS company over a 3-year period.
  • Managed cross-functional initiatives across brand, content, and acquisition.
  • Owned marketing operations and reporting infrastructure.

After – custom keyword rich resume

  • Led demand gen team that scaled B2B SaaS pipeline from $4M to $22M across Series B and Series C stages over a 3 year period
  • Built ABM, lifecycle, and PLG motions across brand, content, and paid acquisition
  • Owned Marketo, HubSpot, and Salesforce reporting stack.

Two Tools, Two Jobs

Looking for an ATS Resume Parser Instead?

Our ATS Keyword Scanner and ATS Resume Parser serve two different purposes. One tunes what your resume says, the other checks that a machine can read it.

ATS Keyword Scanner

Identifies the missing keywords, skills, and phrases that employers and applicant tracking systems look for in resumes. Built to optimize your resume for better job-match visibility and improve your chances of getting interviews.

Best for:

Improving your resume's keyword relevance.

ATS Resume Parser

Shows you how an applicant tracking system actually reads and extracts information from your resume. Helps you catch formatting problems, broken sections, or missing data that could stop your resume from being parsed correctly.

Best for:

Making sure your resume is ATS-readable and properly formatted.

Test My Resume's Readability

Q&A

What Is an ATS Resume Scan?

An ATS resume scan analyzes your resume the way an applicant tracking system might. It identifies opportunities to improve keyword relevance, formatting, and overall compatibility before you apply for jobs.

What Are ATS Keywords?

ATS keywords are the words and phrases applicant tracking systems use to match resumes with job descriptions. They often include job titles, technical skills, certifications, software, and industry-specific terminology.

What ATS Resume Keywords Should I Use?

The best ATS keywords come directly from the job description. Include relevant job titles, technical skills, certifications, tools, and industry terms that accurately reflect your experience and qualifications.

How Do I Optimize My Resume for ATS?

Tailor your resume to each job by using relevant keywords, standard section headings, and a simple, readable format. Focus on matching your qualifications to the job description while keeping your resume clear and easy for both ATS software and recruiters to read.

Where Do the 3 Jobs Come From?

The recommended jobs are selected based on the skills, experience, and job titles identified in your resume. They help illustrate the types of roles that closely align with your qualifications and career background.

Will the Scanner Store My Resume?

Your resume is processed to generate your ATS scan results. For information about how your resume and personal data are handled, please refer to Ladders' Privacy Policy.