Keep accurate terms
Do not replace an official qualification, system or job title merely to reduce repetition.
Private browser-based CV check
Free CV keyword density checker.
See which meaningful words and phrases dominate your CV. Find repetitive bullets, vague wording and opportunities to use more specific evidence.
Word frequencyRepeated phrasesNothing uploaded
Use frequency with context
Repetition is a clue, not a verdict.
A repeated technical skill may be central to the role. A repeated vague phrase may be wasting space. Review the surrounding bullets and replace repetition only when a more specific action or result improves the evidence.
Rewrite repeated duties
Vary the evidence and outcome, not just the opening verb.
Avoid stuffing
Never add an advertised term unless your experience supports the claim.
Different from vacancy matching
This tool measures your CV, not an ATS.
National Careers Service guidance recommends tailoring a CV to the advert and highlighting supported skills. Density alone cannot decide relevance, importance or where a keyword belongs.
Research reviewed 10 July 2026.
FAQ
CV keyword density questions.
What is CV keyword density?+
Keyword density is the percentage of analysed words represented by a term. This tool also counts repeated two- and three-word phrases after excluding common words.
What keyword density should a CV have?+
There is no universal target percentage. Relevant job titles, tools and qualifications may repeat naturally. Use the result to spot monotonous or vague wording, not to chase a score.
Does repeating keywords help with ATS software?+
Relevant terminology can help describe fit, but unsupported repetition and keyword stuffing weaken the CV. Match the vacancy only where your experience provides evidence.
Does this compare my CV with a job description?+
No. This page analyses repetition inside the CV. Use WorkCV's ATS checker when you need to compare supported CV evidence with a specific vacancy.
Is the keyword checker private?+
Yes. The analysis runs in your browser. The pasted CV text is not uploaded or saved by WorkCV.