Keywords for Resumes:

 What are keywords to put in a resume?

Resume keywords can take many forms, including job titles, soft skills, technical skills, industry-specific terminology, certifications or educational background. Now, with this defined:

What are Applicant Tracking System (ATS) friendly keywords?

ATS resume keywords are the words and phrases that prove you match the company's job description. You should adjust the keyword section in the resume to match the job description. This is not "gaming" the system. This is giving yourself the best opportunity to earn a higher score within the ATS algorithm. After all, this is there "game", you are just an interested participant.

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