Keywords

Definition

Keywords are the specific skills, tools, qualifications, and job titles that appear in a job description and that recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for. Mirroring the employer's exact wording, such as "project management" rather than a synonym, increases the chance your CV is matched to the role. Used naturally and honestly, keywords help your application surface for the right jobs without sounding forced.

Usage Example

She mapped the job ad's keywords into her CV summary, using the same phrasing the employer chose.