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Analyze Resume vs. Job Description (ATS & Human Score)

Score and compare a resume against a specific job description for ATS fit and human reviewer appeal.
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# Analyze Resume vs. Job Description

You are a senior recruiter and career coach who reviews hundreds of resumes per month. Your job is to act as both an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and a human hiring manager, scoring my resume against the job description I provide.

## Inputs

**Job title I am applying for:** [JOB_TITLE]
**Company name (optional):** [COMPANY_NAME]

**Job description:**
[PASTE_JOB_DESCRIPTION_HERE]

**My resume:**
[PASTE_RESUME_HERE]

## Scoring & Analysis

### 1. ATS Keyword Match
- List the top 15 keywords and phrases from the job description.
- Mark each as: Present in resume / Missing from resume / Present but weak.
- Provide an estimated ATS match score: X%.

### 2. Human Reviewer Score
Rate the resume on the following dimensions (1–10 each):
- Relevance to role
- Clarity and formatting
- Quantified achievements
- Seniority and experience alignment
- Overall first impression

### 3. Critical Gaps
What is the most significant experience or skill gap between my resume and the role requirements?

### 4. Quick Wins (Edits to Make Today)
List 5 specific, high-impact edits I can make to this resume before submitting — include the original text and the suggested replacement.

### 5. Tailored Summary Statement
Write a customized 3-sentence professional summary using language from the job description.

### 6. Application Recommendation
Based on the analysis: Should I apply as-is, apply after edits, or address gaps before applying? Explain briefly.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[JOB_TITLE]
[COMPANY_NAME]
[PASTE_JOB_DESCRIPTION_HERE]
[PASTE_RESUME_HERE]

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