Recruiters often scan resumes, quickly sorting them into the “No Way” versus “In Play” piles. Among other things, they are also on the lookout for key words and phrases that tell them you have the experience they are looking for.
In this job market, you want to do everything you can to give yourself an edge, to set you apart from the other qualified candidates. Using key words and phrases specific to the job you want and the industry you want can help move your resume to the “In Play” pile.
So how do you know that you are using the right words to get your resume picked? The best way is to review job descriptions and postings for your field, and look for common words and phrases, then make sure you are using those words in your resume.
For more details on how to do this effectively, check out these great articles:
http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_keywords.html
http://career-resources.dice.com/articles/content/entry/resume_keywords_a_primer?cmpid=118
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