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Skills, tools and certifications that job ads often ask for, grouped by role, plus how to add them without overstating anything.

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Why keywords matter

Many employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to store and search applications, and recruiters often search or skim for the skills a role needs. If your resume describes the right work in different words, it can be harder to find. Using the same words as the job ad, for things you really did, makes your real fit easier to see.

The honest way to find yours

  1. Open the job listing you want.
  2. Paste it and your resume into the free score checker.
  3. Look at the missing keywords. Add the ones that are true, in a bullet with proof. Skip the rest.

Read how to tailor without making anything up for the full method.

FAQ

What are resume keywords?

They are the skills, tools, certifications and job titles an employer lists in a job ad. Recruiters and ATS searches often look for them.

Do I need every keyword in the job ad?

No. Cover the ones that are true for you. Missing a few is normal, and adding false ones is risky.

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