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Resume' Keywords

Keywords are words or short phrases that relate to particular requirements for a job. They are the skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager looks for in a candidate.

Resume keywords are critical to helping you get your resume noticed by employers. By including keywords in your resume and cover letter, you'll increase your chances of landing a job interview.

Resume keywords are typically hard skills, behavioral competencies, requirements listed in the job description. Many recruiters rely on applicant tracking systems also known as talent management systems, to screen candidates for job openings,
while others search by keyword inside the ATS. This is why tailoring your resume to the job requirements is important. If the software or the hiring manager does not detect any of the keywords in your resume or cover letter, your application might get thrown out. By embedding keywords in your resume or cover letter, you will demonstrate, at a glance, that you fit the requirements of the position

Job listings include the abilities and competencies an applicant needs in order to be a great hire. These skills become keywords used by recruiters and hiring managers to quickly identify top candidates whether they’re skimming with their eyes or using software to filter applicants based on resume keywords therefore,
Search for job listings that match your background or experience and scan for the buzzwords. The keywords or phrases will be sprinkled throughout the job listing and in the “qualifications” and “responsibilities” sections. Incorporate the popular keywords into your resume.

It is important for you to know that Recruiters don’t carefully read resumes line by line. They take a cursory glance and only dig deeper if past job titles or skills pique their interest. Having the right resume keywords is even more critical when technology enters the mix.

As a result, it important to be specific,
Include keywords that are as closely related to the specific job as possible. The more focused and specific you are in your language, the better the chance you'll have at showing you are a good match and get picked up by resume scanning software. Use as many keywords as possible and ensure they are everywhere in your resume. Career summary, hard and soft skills, previous work history.

Below are some keywords sample yo incorporate on your resume.
First, it is important to note that The levels of sophistication vary between ATS, but most cannot differentiate between synonyms, abbreviations, or similar skills. Therefore it is best to you not only fill up your resume with keywords but the right key words that match exactly what is in the job description for your career industry.

Human Resources
design
operations
technical
training
sales
marketing
reporting
compliance
strategy
research
analytical
engineering
policies
budget
finance
project management
health, safety and security
customer service
documentation
content

It is therefore important to ensure your CV are professionally designed by CV specialist so they are embedded with keywords that enables your resume become a recruiters magnet.

Call or WhatsApp the The EmploymentHubCV (08080756701) for a CV Rewrite of Revamp

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