Resume keywording is the process of adding legitimate keywords to your resume to maximize its
keyword content.
Since most resumes are processed electronically –
and ranked and scored based on their keyword content –
it's very likely that the effectiveness of your resume
will hinge on whether it contains the right keywords.
How
do we know which keywords to use? We look
at the keywords employers use in their job postings.
To
maximize your resume's keyword content, search for job
examples that are as close as possible to your ideal job,
then weave the keywords from these examples into your
resume – in context.
To
find appropriate job descriptions, try Indeed.com,
AKA the "Google" of job searching.
Since Indeed.com pulls jobs from sites all over the net
– Monster, CareerBuilder, Craig's List, corporate sites, etc. –
it can streamline your job shopping efforts. |
Articles about Keywords
IN
A NUTSHELL...
- Go
to Indeed.com and use keywords to search for
your "ideal" job(s).
- Select
the best 2-3 examples that are a good match
for your job level and qualifications.
- Extract
the keywords from these job descriptions and
create a "master" keyword list.
- Use
the FIND function in MS Word to search for these
keywords in your resume.
- Add
"missing" keywords – as is appropriate
and in context – to your summary statement and job descriptions.
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Using
Keywords to Find Jobs
Every
job, career field, and industry has its own unique set
of ever-evolving keywords. To ensure that you're using the right keywords for your resume, do not rely on a static list pulled from a book. Instead, search for current examples of your ideal job using online resources such as www.Indeed.com.
If
you're searching
for a job that is similar to your most recent
job:
Search
for your current job title or other variations.
Example: A sales representative looking for a sales job in his current industry might search for job titles, job
functions, or industry terms such as account representative,
sales executive, new business development, B2B, channel
management, inside sales, field sales, telecommunications,
solution selling, etc.
If
you're making a career transition:
Search
for
job titles or job functions that exemplify your ideal
job.
Example: A sales rep who wants to change industries
might conduct a search using job titles and the "desired"
industry: pharmaceutical, industrial sales, medical, hospital
sales, consumer
goods. etc.
If
you're moving up the ladder:
Search
for job titles or job functions that reflect the direction you want to take in your career.
Example: A sales rep who's ready to move into management
might search for job titles such as sales management,
sales manager, regional trainer or job functions
like regional sales, sales leadership, sales administration, etc.
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Types
of Keywords:
-
Jargon
/ Buzzwords
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Hard
Skills
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Soft Skills
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Transferable Skills
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Technology Terms
-
Certifications
-
Product
Names
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Area Codes
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Technical Acronyms
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Technical Expertise
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Degrees
-
Names of Colleges
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Names of Companies
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Personality Traits
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Articles
about Keywords
Standing
out on the Big Boards:
Learning How Keywords
Can Help Your Resume
Get Recognized -
By Dave Saunders: http://hubpages.com
Identifying
Resume Keywords
www.quintcareers.com
Resume Keywords Are Necessary
By Jennifer Anthony / Net-Temps.com
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Just as web pages are
optimized to rank at
the top of Google searches
for businesses, resumes
can be optimized to
rank
at the top of
employer searches.
PHIL ROSENBERG |
Luck affects everything.
Let your hook always be cast;
in the stream
where you least expect it
there will be a fish.
Ovid (Publius Ovidius Nasco)
© 2010, Pat Kendall
All Rights Reserved
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