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Free career tools for every step of the job hunt

Quick, genuinely free tools for the fiddly parts of applying — checking your resume against a job, testing what the ATS sees, writing the awkward emails. No account, no upload, no catch.

ATS resume checker

Score your resume 0–100 — against a specific job description, or on its own.

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ATS file test

Can the ATS even read your PDF? Upload it and see exactly what a parser extracts.

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Keyword finder

Paste a job description and get the ranked keywords worth mirroring.

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Buzzword checker

Spot clichés and weak verbs — and get stronger action verbs to use instead.

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Resignation letter generator

Pick a template, fill in your details, copy a polished, professional letter.

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Thank-you email templates

Fill-in emails for after the interview — same-day, panel, or after silence.

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Why these are free

Job hunting is stressful enough without a paywall on the basics. These tools run entirely in your browser, so they cost us nothing to give away — and if one of them saves your application, you'll remember who built it.

When you want more, the CV builder is free too, and the AI features step in when you're ready to tailor and rewrite. No hard sell — use exactly what's useful.

Are these tools really free?
Yes — all of them, with no usage caps. They're simple enough to run entirely in your browser, so they cost us nothing per use. They're also how a lot of people first meet ApplyLift.
Do I need an account to use them?
No. An account is only needed for the CV builder and the AI features (which save and sync your work). Every tool on this page works with no sign-up.
Is my resume uploaded when I use these tools?
No. Every tool here runs entirely in your browser — nothing you paste or upload leaves your device, and nothing is stored. Close the tab and it's gone.
How are these different from ApplyLift's AI features?
The free tools are instant, rule-based checks and templates. The paid AI reads your actual CV against a specific job, scores it requirement by requirement, and rewrites it — different depth, and it's linked from each tool where it helps.

Ready to fix what the tools found?

Build a beautiful, ATS-ready CV for free — then let the AI tailor it to a job and draft the matching cover letter. New accounts include free AI credits to try it.

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