There are very few people who know how to sum themselves up using exactly the right vocabulary, but choosing the right words can be essential to ensuring employers see your resume.

Get filtered in!

A large number of employers have started relying on Applicant Tracking Systems to narrow down their options. They do this because an ATS saves man-hours. Instead of having a person sit and read through hundreds of resumes, the ATS filters out resumes based on keywords searches by a hiring manager. So how do you get filtered in?

When you apply for jobs, look at the words your prospective employer uses to describe that position’s duties. If you think you qualify for this position, it’s important to take note of any instances where your description doesn’t match theirs. Since these are likely the keywords the ATS will use, match your descriptions of your duties to the ones listed in the job application.

For instance, on your application you might have “MS Word” as one of your skills, but in the job description, the company lists “Microsoft Word” as one of the key skills they’re looking for. It’d be wise to change your resume so your skills section says “Microsoft Word” instead.

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