Keyword Extraction
Let AI analyse job descriptions and extract the most important keywords, skills, and requirements. Choose which keywords to emphasise when generating your tailored CV.
Why keywords matter
Most job applications never reach a human recruiter. Understanding why keywords are crucial can make the difference between your CV being seen or rejected.
Without Keywords
- ATS systems reject your CV before a human sees it
- Low matching score — your CV doesn't align with job requirements
- Missed opportunities — qualified candidates get filtered out
With Keywords
- ATS systems approve your CV and forward it to recruiters
- High matching score — your CV aligns with job requirements
- Better chances — your CV reaches human reviewers
The Reality of Modern Job Applications
75% of large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter CVs before they reach recruiters. These systems scan your CV for specific keywords that match the job description.
If your CV doesn't include the right keywords, it gets automatically rejected—even if you're perfectly qualified. Keywords are your ticket past the first gate in the hiring process.
Example: If a job requires "Python" and "Machine Learning," but your CV only mentions "programming" and "data analysis," the ATS may reject it even though you have those skills. Using the exact keywords from the job description ensures you pass the initial screening.
What keywords are extracted?
Our AI identifies the most important terms that Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiters look for in job descriptions.
Technical Skills
Programming languages, software, tools, and technologies
Qualifications
Degrees, certifications, licenses, and professional qualifications
Soft Skills
Communication, leadership, teamwork, and other interpersonal skills
Requirements
Years of experience, industry knowledge, and specific job requirements
How keyword extraction works
Add a job description
Add or edit a job application and include the job description. You can paste it manually, upload a file (PDF, Word, Excel), or extract text from an uploaded file.
Click Extract Keywords
Open the job application and click Extract Keywords. Our AI analyses the job description and identifies the most important keywords, skills, and requirements.
Select keywords to emphasise
Review the extracted keywords and select which ones you want to emphasise in your CV. When you generate an AI CV variant for this job, those keywords will be prioritised.
Generate your tailored CV
Use Generate AI CV for this job to create a CV variant that emphasises your selected keywords. The AI will naturally incorporate these terms throughout your CV to improve ATS compatibility.
Why use keyword extraction?
Improve ATS compatibility
ATS systems scan for specific keywords. By emphasising the right terms, your CV is more likely to pass initial screening.
Save time
Let AI identify important keywords instead of manually scanning job descriptions. Focus on tailoring your CV, not finding keywords.
Better match
By emphasising the keywords employers are looking for, your CV better matches the job description and stands out to recruiters.
Start extracting keywords today
Keyword extraction is included with every account. Add a job description and let AI identify the most important terms.