Resume Keywords are King

Many companies use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage the large influx of resumes when a job opening is posted. How can you be sure your resume eventually ends up being read by a human? The key is KEYWORDS. You  need to ensure you have the correct keywords that are relevant for the job you are targeting and have enough of them sprinkled throughout your resume.

A couple of tools that can help you identify what keywords should be on your resume include:

Wordle.net - This tool will allow you to paste in a job description and you will be able to see which keywords are the most prominent.

Onetsocautocoder - With this tool, you paste in a job description to see how often particular keywords show up. You can use the results to customize your resume.

Here are a couple of articles on keywords that I think you will find helpful:

Guide to the Best Keywords for Your Job Search

List of Resume and Cover Letter Action Keywords