When writing your resume, you\u2019re focused on highlighting your education, skills, and accomplishments. But how much are you paying attention to keywords?<\/p>\r\n
In today\u2019s tech-driven world, it\u2019s critical to make sure you\u2019re not only including keywords in your resume but doing so strategically. This is simply because most employers use a software system \u2013 called an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) \u2013 to scan your resume and ensure you\u2019re a good match. It does so based on the keywords within it. Even if you\u2019re the best fit for the job, if your resume doesn\u2019t contain the right keywords or any at all, you might not move on in the hiring process.<\/p>\r\n
So how can get your resume through the ATS<\/a> and into the hands of a real person? Here are some secrets:<\/p>\r\n The keywords<\/a> you include for one employer might not be the right fit for a different employer. So make sure you look to each job posting, as well as the company\u2019s website, to identify keywords that are most relevant for a particular position.<\/p>\r\n As much as possible, place keywords at the beginning of your resume. Search algorithms used in ATS software will reward those resumes that have keywords near the top of the document and flag them as more relevant.<\/p>\r\n In addition, most hiring managers focus on content \u201cabove the fold\u201d and only spend a few seconds scanning each resume. So the closer to the top you include keywords, the better.<\/p>\r\n Don\u2019t be heavy-handed when it comes to keywords. This is called \u201cstuffing\u201d and you\u2019ll be penalized by software systems and people alike. Even if a hiring manager reviews it first, using too many keywords sounds awkward and reflects poorly on you. Instead, sprinkle relevant keywords throughout your resume.<\/p>\r\n In your quest to ensure your resume is properly optimized for software, don\u2019t forget that a hiring manager will eventually be reading it. It\u2019s why it\u2019s important to format it properly<\/a>, using a reverse chronological template that lists your most recent job first. Also, quantify your accomplishments wherever you can with numbers.<\/p>\r\n At ResumeSpice, we can help write one that breaks through the clutter, makes it through an ATS, and impresses the hiring manager. You\u2019ll be able to put your best foot forward with help from our skilled resume writers<\/a>. If you\u2019re ready to learn more, call 832.930.7378 <\/strong>or contact us<\/a> online.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When writing your resume, you\u2019re focused on highlighting your education, skills, and accomplishments. But how much are you paying attention to keywords?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1900,"featured_media":51536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[657,23,166],"class_list":["post-21755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resume-writing","tag-resume-help","tag-resume-tips","tag-resume-writers"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResearch relevant keywords.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Put them in the right place.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Use them in the right frequency.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Don\u2019t forget about the hiring manager.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Need more help creating a resume that gets noticed?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n