How to tell if your resume matches a job description
You found a posting that looks right. The title fits, the location works, and the pay range is reasonable. What's harder to tell is whether your resume shows that, or whether it will read as a near miss.
Most people guess. They skim the requirements, decide they're close enough, and apply. A better way is to compare the two documents line by line before you send anything.
Read the posting the way a screener does
Split the job description into three lists: must-have skills, nice-to-have skills, and the duties you'd do day to day. Requirements near the top, or repeated more than once, usually count most. Ignore the company boilerplate.
Compare against what your resume actually says
For each must-have, find the line on your resume that proves it. If the proof is only in your head, it doesn't count. Use the employer's wording where it's honest to do so. "Managed vendor contracts" and "vendor management" may mean the same thing to you, but a screener might not make the connection.
Run the fit check
Paste the job description and your resume into the free fit check. You get:
- a fit score for this specific job
- the skills your resume already matches
- keywords from the posting that are missing
- 3 quick fixes to make first
There's no account, and nothing you paste is saved.
Decide what to change, then stop
Make the 3 fixes if they're true to your experience. Don't stuff in keywords you can't back up in an interview. Once the must-haves are covered, send it. Polishing past that point rarely helps.
FAQ
Is the fit check really free?
Yes. You get 2 free checks a day, no sign-up needed.
Do you keep my resume?
No. Nothing you paste is saved.
What if I want this done for every job?
ScoutGlow's paid plan emails you up to 5 best-fit jobs a day, each with a tailored resume and cover letter, for a flat $15/month. Unlike auto-apply tools, it never applies for you: you review each job and decide.