Resume Key Words
Turbo Charge your Resume with
Key Words
The use of Resume Key Words is essential to success in today's job market. In Fact, the National Writer's Association notes that more than 80% of applications are searched for job specific resume keywords.  So what is a keyword? They are words chosen by the employer linked to a specific job posting. Resume Keyword Sources: - Job Specific
- Profession Specific
- Industry Specific Skills
- Technological Terms
- Descriptions of Technical Expertise
- Software and Hardware Proficiencies
- Job Titles and Certifications
- Products and Services
- Names of Universities and Colleges
- Geographic Region by Area Code
Where will you find the Key Words?
You can find a great list of powerful keywords by clicking here. Additional resources include job postings in newspapers, trade journals and company websites. Where do you add Key Words? Add Key words from the job posting to the Qualifications or Summary of Skills section of your resume. In addition, you can add keywords to your objective or profile and scatter a few keywords throughout the balance of your resume. How many keyword should you use? A good goal is 25 - 35 keywords. If you have less than that now, consider improving each section of your resume using varying forms of the word. Have you included job specific key words in your resume? Good Work! Your resume is now supercharged for success.
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