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The score confusion
Your keyword checker says 68%. You've added more keywords. Now it says 72%. You're still not getting callbacks. The problem isn't your keyword count — it's that keyword count is measuring the wrong thing.
Modern ATS systems score resumes across multiple dimensions simultaneously. A tool that only counts keyword overlap gives you one signal out of seven — and often leaves you optimizing the wrong dimension while the real gap goes unfixed.
What keyword-only scoring misses
If you've hit 75% keyword match and still aren't getting callbacks, one of these is likely the culprit:
Seniority mismatch
ATS detects your experience level from titles, years, team size, and scope. Apply for a senior role with mid-level signals — or a mid-level role with C-suite scope — and your score drops regardless of keyword alignment.
Requirements coverage gap
Every stated requirement is a checkbox. Missing ones you actually qualify for — because they weren't explicitly in your resume — drops your score as if you don't have the experience.
Hard skills not listed explicitly
"Used data infrastructure tools" doesn't register the same as "Snowflake, dbt, Airflow." Implied skills don't count. Binary: the word is there or it isn't.
Domain fit signal
SaaS experience scored for a SaaS role. Retail background for a retail role. ATS uses your industry context to rank candidates with identical keyword scores.
A score that breaks down each dimension tells you which one to fix. A single percentage doesn't. See the full 7-dimension breakdown →
How the approaches compare
| Feature | Keyword-count tools | matchjob.io |
|---|---|---|
| Score dimensions | Keyword count | 7 dimensions (keywords, skills, seniority, domain, leadership, requirements, density) |
| Paste any job posting | Limited on free tier | Yes — any live JD, any board |
| Account required | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Monthly subscription | One-time from $19 · 1 free scan/month |
| Score breakdown | Overall % only | Per-dimension with specific gaps |
| Optimized resume output | Suggestions only | Full rewrite + cover letter + LinkedIn |
The workflow difference
Paste the actual job posting
Not a job board URL from a supported list. The full description — from any company career page, any posting, any format. That specific posting is your scoring anchor.
Get a score across all 7 dimensions
See your keyword alignment, hard skills match, seniority signals, domain fit, leadership evidence, requirements coverage, and keyword density. Each dimension scored separately.
Fix the weakest dimension first
If your keyword score is 80% but your seniority signals are weak, more keywords won't help. Fix what's actually dragging your score. Recheck in 60 seconds.
See all 7 dimensions — free
Paste any job description and your resume. Get your ATS fit score across all 7 dimensions in 60 seconds. No account. No card. See exactly which dimension is your bottleneck.
Score my resume for free →Frequently asked questions
Is the score free?
Yes. You get 1 free ATS score per month with no account required. Unlocking the optimized resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn rewrite starts at $19 — a one-time payment, not a monthly subscription.
Can I paste any job description?
Yes. Paste the full text from any job board, company page, or posting. No supported-board restrictions on the free tier. That specific job posting becomes your scoring anchor.
What happens if my score is low?
The dimension breakdown shows exactly which factors are dragging your score. Fix those first. You can re-paste and rescore in 60 seconds to verify the improvement before applying.
Is there a subscription?
No. Paid access is a one-time payment per tier: $19 for a single application, $39 for a 3-application pack, $79 for 30 days of unlimited use. Your free scan resets each month automatically.