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Using Keywords In Your Electronic Resume
by Rose Smith, Copyright 2004
You need to carefully include relevant keywords in your electronic resume for search purposes, otherwise your resume may never see the light of day. Once your resume is entered or scanned into a resume database, an employer will search for specific keywords to find job applicants to match their job posting. Your job is to make sure that you have the right keywords within your resume so that your resume shows up over hundreds of other applicants. Here are some tips to make your electronic resume keyword rich.
1. Read the job description or ad posting over carefully. Write down the relevant keywords that were used. For example, the ad states that they are looking for someone with experience using Excel, Simply Accounting and Word 2000. You will then incorporate these exact words within your electronic resume.
If the job description says they are looking for someone with "10 years experience in car sales", then state that exact same wording in your resume (provided you really do have 10 years experience).
Also, within your job objective statement, be sure to include the title of the position, exactly as it appears in the job ad.
2. If the company has a website, go to it and search for more information about what the company does and what this particular position is all about. Write down more relevant keywords and use them in your resume.
3. If there isn't a lot of information in the job ad, take the time to think about what the key requirements of the job might be. Would you need a degree or certification in a particular field? If so, include that on your resume. Do you need special training to do this job? Add these specifications to your electronic resume if they would be relevant. You could also call the company and see if you could get a better job description faxed or emailed to you.
4. Use the special buzzwords, abbreviations and acronyms used in your field of work. For example, an employer isn't likely to search for the keywords "Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer." Instead, they're more likely to type in MCSE.
5. If this is a new career field for you and you're not sure of all the terminology used, talk to someone who already works in the field and ask them about any special keywords used. Research other job postings in the same field (even if you're not qualified for them) and make note of typical words and phrases used.
About The Author:
Rose Smith operates several websites, including https://Resume-Help-Online.com, which provides resources and information on creating resumes, cover letters, electronic resumes, posting online, resume distribution, and career choices.
Permission is granted to use this article on your website or in your newsletter provided the article is kept in tact and the author by-line above is included with a link back to this site. Please let me know if you use this article and provide a copy of the newsletter in which it was used or a link to the webpage where it is located. Thank you. Email: webmaster (at) resume-help-online (dot) com
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