Find out what a job is actually looking for

Required vs preferred. Hidden expectations. Red flags before you apply.

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Job Description Decoder

Decode a JD to see what they really want

No AI. Decodes in your browser. Nothing leaves this page.
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    How It Works

    Three steps

    1

    Paste a job description

    From any job board or careers page. Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing leaves the page.

    2

    Get your decoder breakdown

    Required vs preferred, salary, seniority, red flags, green flags, hidden expectations. Domain-aware extras for federal (GS series), healthcare (license + EHR), and academic (tenure-track + portfolio).

    3

    Decide with eyes open

    Decide if it is worth your time. Tailor your resume to match. Spot red flags before you commit.

    Pricing

    Free vs Pro

    Free
    $0
    No account · Free forever
    Includes:
    • Resume scoring: ATS, federal, healthcare, academic
    • LinkedIn searchability score
    • Job description decoder
    Use the free scanner
    Pro Monthly
    $5/month
    Cancel anytime · 30-day refund
    Everything in Free, plus:
    • Job description match % + keyword and acronym detection
    • Scores in the editor
    • AIRewrite bullets · 200 per month
    • AITailor to job · 30 per month
    • AIGenerate cover letter · 30 per month
    AI features sent to Cloudflare AI. Not stored or used for training.
    Save 35%
    Pro Annual
    $39/year
    Just $3.25/mo · 30-day refund
    Everything in Free, plus:
    • Job description match % + keyword and acronym detection
    • Scores in the editor
    • AIRewrite bullets · 200 per month
    • AITailor to job · 30 per month
    • AIGenerate cover letter · 30 per month
    AI features sent to Cloudflare AI. Not stored or used for training.

    Now scan your resume

    You know what the job wants. Get your resume up to spec before you apply.

    Open the resume scanner
    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the decoder look for?

    Required vs preferred skills, seniority, salary, red flags, green flags, and hidden expectations buried in responsibilities.

    Does HiredTools upload my job description?

    No. The decoder runs in your browser. Nothing leaves the page.

    Is this AI-powered?

    No. Pure pattern matching, runs instantly. That is why it is free, no account, no quota, no privacy trade.