{"id":3498,"date":"2024-04-16T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T06:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:31:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T12:01:14","slug":"resume-keywords-optimization-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/resume-keywords-optimization-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Pro Tips on using Resume Keywords and their role in Resume optimization"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nowadays, most of us are familiar with the term <\/span>‘<\/b>keywords<\/i><\/b>‘ and their importance in optimizing a resume<\/b>. However, seldom do we get confused about <\/span>how to use Resume keywords<\/b>. To clarify, Resume keywords are particular words and phrases that highlight what’s most important for an employer searching for a suitable candidate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover in a job description, <\/span>keywords<\/b> are pertinent and refer to <\/span>important details that should be present in your Resume<\/b>. For instance, they may be certain skills or qualifications that you’re expected to possess.<\/span><\/p>\n

The importance of Resume Keywords in Resume customization:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Certainly, the keywords that you use on your Resume gets scanned during the interview selection process<\/strong>. That is to say, it may happen once through an ATS software screening<\/strong> and again when the Recruiter manually goes through your CV<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

According to a report by topresume.com<\/a>, <\/span>on average a Recruiter scans a resume within<\/strong><\/span> seven seconds<\/strong> before deciding if the applicant is a good fit for the role.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On the other hand, it’s also important to sort and order them as per their relevance. Most importantly, when Recruiters get inundated with piles of resumes, Recruiters skim through Resumes<\/strong>. Therefore, understandably a Resume without appropriate keywords is likely to get discarded<\/strong>. Apart from that, they are the only criteria by which you can get or miss the interview offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Related: A Guide for the Dos and Don\u2019ts in a CV in 2022<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n
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In many cases, an <\/span>ATS or <\/b>Applicant Tracking System<\/i><\/b> ranks resumes according to the keywords<\/b> mentioned in it. Further, they are also <\/span>used for matching a candidate’s profile according to the <\/b>required <\/span>job criteria<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Related: ATS Resumes: 5 Online Tools that check and make your Resume ATS worthy<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n
For example,\u00a0<\/span>this is how it generally<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0happens<\/strong>\u00a0for the role of a <\/span>Content Writer<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n
#<\/span>1<\/b>: Firstly, <\/span>look up the advertisement on the company website<\/b> or the job portal where you came across it. If the advertisement is in a printed media like a circular or a newspaper, do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n
  Related: Top 7 CV Resume Builders for 2022 \u2013 Create a Professional CV<\/a>\r\n           Top 10 Job Portals [2022] and How to use them (Freshers)<\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/pre>\n
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#<\/span>2<\/b>: Secondly, use a pencil or pen and <\/span>note important things mentioned<\/b> on a notepad.<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0To begin with, <\/span>start searching for keywords in<\/b> the following places:<\/span><\/p>\n
Job Description:<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
The <\/span>Job Description is your first point-of-contact with the job<\/b>. So, scan cautiously and pick up keywords from the following fields:<\/span><\/p>\n