Free tool
Job description keyword extractor
Paste a job ad to see the skills, tools and hard requirements it asks for, sorted into required and nice to have. Free, no sign-up, and it runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
How it works
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Paste the job ad
Copy the whole job description from LinkedIn, a company careers page or a job board, including the requirements.
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See what it asks for
The extractor lists the skills, tools, methods and certifications in the ad, split into required and nice to have, plus hard requirements such as years of experience or the right to work.
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Use them in your CV
Work the keywords you genuinely have into your summary and bullet points, then compare your CV with the ad in the free CV keyword checker.
Questions
How do I find keywords in a job description?
Look for skills, tools and qualifications the ad repeats, and for what sits under headings like “Requirements” or “What you’ll need”. This extractor does that for you: it finds the skills, tools, methods and certifications in the ad and sorts them by whether the ad lists them as required or nice to have.
How does it know what’s required and what’s nice to have?
From the ad’s own structure. Keywords under a heading like “Requirements” or “Must have” count as required; ones under “Nice to have”, “Desirable” or on a line that says “is a plus” count as preferred. If the ad doesn’t separate them, the keywords are listed by how often they’re mentioned.
What are hard requirements?
Lines in the ad about years of experience, degrees, certifications, the right to work or visa sponsorship, location and languages. Application forms often turn these into yes-or-no questions that screen people out, so it helps to know them before you apply.
Is the job ad saved anywhere?
No. The extractor runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded. If you choose “Compare with my CV” or sign up to tailor your CV, the job ad (never your CV) is kept in your browser so the next step is ready.
Should I copy every keyword into my CV?
Only the ones that are true for you. Use the job’s own wording, ideally in a bullet point that shows how you used the skill. Listing skills you don’t have tends to come out in the interview.