Resume keywords by job title
The skills and terms postings ask for, each with a bullet that uses it. Paste a posting on any role page to see which ones it names.
Administrative
Administrative Assistant
Calendar management, Travel arrangements, Meeting coordination and 15 more
Data Entry Clerk
Typing speed (WPM), 10-key by touch (KPH), Data verification and 13 more
Office Assistant
Administrative support, Data entry, Filing and records management and 16 more
Receptionist
Multi-line phone system, Greeting visitors, Visitor check-in and 16 more
Finance
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Invoicing, Cash application, ACH and wire payments and 17 more
Bank Teller
Cash handling, Cash drawer balancing, Vault and ATM balancing and 16 more
Payroll Specialist
Full-cycle payroll, Multi-state payroll, Timekeeping (UKG, Kronos) and 17 more
Personal Banker
Account opening, Certificates of deposit (CDs), Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 17 more
Underwriter
Risk selection, Underwriting guidelines, Loss run analysis and 15 more
Food Service
Healthcare
Caregiver
Personal care, Activities of daily living (ADLs), Mobility assistance and 17 more
Home Health Aide
Personal care, Activities of daily living (ADLs), Toileting and incontinence care and 16 more
Medical Receptionist
Patient check-in and check-out, Appointment scheduling, Multi-line phone system and 13 more
Medication Aide
Medication administration, Medication pass (med pass), Rights of medication administration and 16 more
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Activities of daily living (ADLs), Vital signs, Intake and output (I&O) and 16 more
Patient Transporter
Patient transport, Wheelchairs and stretchers, Portable oxygen tanks and 13 more
Phlebotomist
Venipuncture, Capillary puncture (fingerstick), Butterfly needle (winged infusion set) and 14 more
Management
Public Safety
Retail & Customer Service
Call Center Representative
Inbound calls, Outbound calls, Call scripts and 17 more
Cashier
Cash handling, Point of sale (POS), Cash drawer balancing and 13 more
Crew Member
Front counter, Drive-thru, Grill and fryer and 17 more
Customer Service Representative
Inbound calls, Email and chat support, Order processing and 15 more
Sales
Security
Skilled Trades
Transportation
How to choose resume keywords
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Start from one posting
Highlight the tools, tasks and certifications it names. Those are the keywords for that application, whatever any list says.
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Keep the ones you can prove
For each term, find the job where you did it. No example means the keyword stays off your resume.
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Write it into a bullet
A skills list gets a term seen. A bullet that says what you did with it gets it believed.
Resume keywords FAQ
What are resume keywords?
They are the skills, tools, certifications and tasks a job posting names. Recruiters search applicant tracking systems for those words, and a hiring manager skims for them. A resume that uses the posting's own terms for work you have done is easier to find and easier to say yes to.
How many keywords should a resume have?
There is no count that gets a resume selected. Cover the terms the posting stresses and that you can back up, usually the ones in its requirements list and anything it repeats. Listing a skill you cannot discuss in an interview costs more than leaving it out.
Where do keywords go on a resume?
Put the most important ones in your experience bullets, where they come with proof. Repeat the main tools and certifications in a short skills section, and use the job title and two or three core terms in your summary.
Should I copy keywords straight from the job posting?
Copy the wording, not the claims. If the posting says GMAW and you write MIG, a search may miss you, so match its terms for skills you have. Do not add a requirement you do not meet because it appears in the posting.