Keywords are Key is Here!
Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.
The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!
The top 48 keywords are listed for each of the following professions:
Not For Profit / Association Management
Public Relations / Corporate Communications
Real Estate / Property Management
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
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August 9th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Another keyword is: Governance.
Governance can be applied to the General Management and Not for Profit categories.
August 11th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Perhaps, another Category – Recruiter/Placement Consultant.
September 15th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Was very surprised to find there was no category to capture the health care professions…..health care/nursing/medicine.
September 20th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Your comment is appreciated and we will be sure to include this very important industry in the next update.