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Resume Keywords That Get You Hired

The right keywords can make or break your resume.

Discover the exact keywords, skills, and phrases that ATS systems and recruiters search for in your industry. Copy and paste directly into your resume.

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Resume keywords are the specific words and phrases that hiring managers and ATS software use to identify qualified candidates. Without the right keywords, your resume may never be seen—even if you're the perfect fit for the role.

Our role-specific keyword guides give you the exact terms to include for positions like Software Engineer, Registered Nurse, or Project Manager. Each guide includes hard skills, soft skills, tools, and certifications that matter most.

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Industry-specific keywords that ATS systems and recruiters actively search for.

64+ Keywords

Software Engineer Keywords

Essential keywords for Software Engineer resumes that pass ATS screening.

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
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Registered Nurse Keywords

Essential keywords for Registered Nurse resumes that pass ATS screening.

Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IV Therapy
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39+ Keywords

Project Manager Keywords

Essential keywords for Project Manager resumes that pass ATS screening.

Project Planning
Risk Management
Budget Management
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52+ Keywords

Data Scientist Keywords

Essential keywords for Data Scientist resumes that pass ATS screening.

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
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43+ Keywords

Marketing Manager Keywords

Essential keywords for Marketing Manager resumes that pass ATS screening.

Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
SEO
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Product Manager Keywords

Essential keywords for Product Manager resumes that pass ATS screening.

Product Strategy
Product Roadmap
Product Discovery
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Software Engineer

Technology

41+ keywords$125,000

Registered Nurse

Healthcare

27+ keywords$81,000

Project Manager

Business

24+ keywords$98,000

Data Scientist

Technology

29+ keywords$130,000

Marketing Manager

Business

26+ keywords$95,000

Product Manager

Business

26+ keywords$140,000

Senior Software Engineer

Technology

38+ keywords$165,000

Frontend Developer

Technology

39+ keywords$115,000

Backend Developer

Technology

39+ keywords$120,000

Machine Learning Engineer

Technology

36+ keywords$150,000

DevOps Engineer

Technology

30+ keywords$130,000

Cybersecurity Analyst

Technology

28+ keywords$110,000

Cloud Engineer

Technology

37+ keywords$135,000

Data Analyst

Technology

27+ keywords$85,000

Business Analyst

Business

30+ keywords$90,000

UX Designer

Design

27+ keywords$105,000

UI Designer

Design

26+ keywords$95,000

Accountant

Finance

27+ keywords$77,000

Financial Analyst

Finance

28+ keywords$95,000

Full Stack Developer

Technology

27+ keywords$115,000

QA Engineer

Technology

24+ keywords$95,000

Mobile Developer

Technology

22+ keywords$120,000

Solutions Architect

Technology

21+ keywords$145,000

Site Reliability Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$140,000

Database Administrator

Technology

21+ keywords$98,000

Network Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$95,000

Security Engineer

Technology

20+ keywords$125,000

Engineering Manager

Technology

19+ keywords$155,000

Technical Writer

Technology

18+ keywords$85,000

Physician

Healthcare

18+ keywords$220,000

Physician Assistant

Healthcare

18+ keywords$115,000

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare

17+ keywords$120,000

Physical Therapist

Healthcare

17+ keywords$95,000

Pharmacist

Healthcare

17+ keywords$130,000

Medical Assistant

Healthcare

17+ keywords$38,000

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare

17+ keywords$105,000

Mental Health Counselor

Healthcare

17+ keywords$50,000

Dental Hygienist

Healthcare

16+ keywords$78,000

Respiratory Therapist

Healthcare

16+ keywords$65,000

ICU Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$85,000

Emergency Room Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$80,000

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$75,000

Pediatric Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$78,000

Travel Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$95,000

NICU Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$82,000

Labor & Delivery Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$80,000

Oncology Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$82,000

Charge Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$88,000

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Healthcare

19+ keywords$52,000

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Healthcare

19+ keywords$35,000

Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare

19+ keywords$65,000

Ultrasound Technician

Healthcare

19+ keywords$61,000

Paramedic/EMT

Healthcare

19+ keywords$48,000

Surgical Technologist

Healthcare

19+ keywords$55,000

Medical Laboratory Technician

Healthcare

19+ keywords$58,000

Registered Dietitian

Healthcare

19+ keywords$68,000

Sales Representative

Sales

17+ keywords$65,000

Account Executive

Sales

17+ keywords$95,000

Customer Success Manager

Customer Success

17+ keywords$85,000

HR Manager

Human Resources

17+ keywords$90,000

Operations Manager

Operations

17+ keywords$85,000

Financial Controller

Finance

18+ keywords$125,000

Management Consultant

Consulting

16+ keywords$105,000

Executive Assistant

Administrative

16+ keywords$70,000

Supply Chain Manager

Operations

17+ keywords$95,000

Legal Counsel

Legal

17+ keywords$135,000

Teacher

Education

16+ keywords$62,000

Social Worker

Social Services

16+ keywords$55,000

Civil Engineer

Engineering

17+ keywords$90,000

Structural Engineer

Engineering

17+ keywords$95,000

Electrical Engineer

Engineering

16+ keywords$100,000

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering

17+ keywords$92,000

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate

16+ keywords$55,000

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate

19+ keywords$75,000

Property Manager

Real Estate

19+ keywords$58,000

Mortgage Loan Officer

Real Estate

19+ keywords$65,000

Commercial Real Estate Agent

Real Estate

19+ keywords$85,000

Leasing Consultant

Real Estate

19+ keywords$38,000

Real Estate Appraiser

Real Estate

19+ keywords$60,000

Title Officer/Escrow Closer

Real Estate

19+ keywords$52,000

Home Inspector

Real Estate

19+ keywords$55,000

Real Estate Analyst

Real Estate

19+ keywords$72,000

HOA/Community Manager

Real Estate

19+ keywords$55,000

Loan Processor

Real Estate

19+ keywords$48,000

Graphic Designer

Creative

17+ keywords$55,000

Web Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$58,000

Motion Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$72,000

Brand Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$68,000

Video Editor

Creative

19+ keywords$55,000

Videographer

Creative

19+ keywords$52,000

Photographer

Creative

19+ keywords$48,000

Animator

Creative

19+ keywords$65,000

Art Director

Creative

19+ keywords$95,000

Creative Director

Creative

19+ keywords$135,000

Illustrator

Creative

19+ keywords$55,000

Visual Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$68,000

Multimedia Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$58,000

Packaging Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$62,000

Content Creator

Creative

19+ keywords$52,000

Content Writer

Marketing

16+ keywords$52,000

Digital Marketing Specialist

Marketing

17+ keywords$60,000

Recruiter

Human Resources

17+ keywords$60,000

Paralegal

Legal

15+ keywords$55,000

Administrative Assistant

Administrative

15+ keywords$42,000

Customer Service Representative

Customer Service

16+ keywords$38,000

Technical Support Specialist

Customer Service

19+ keywords$52,000

Call Center Representative

Customer Service

19+ keywords$35,000

Help Desk Technician

Customer Service

19+ keywords$48,000

Customer Support Manager

Customer Service

19+ keywords$68,000

Client Relations Manager

Customer Service

19+ keywords$72,000

Customer Experience Manager

Customer Service

19+ keywords$78,000

Customer Retention Specialist

Customer Service

19+ keywords$48,000

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Customer Service

19+ keywords$42,000

Chat Support Specialist

Customer Service

19+ keywords$40,000

Support Operations Analyst

Customer Service

19+ keywords$62,000

Call Center Manager

Customer Service

19+ keywords$65,000

Warehouse Manager

Operations

15+ keywords$60,000

Electrician

Skilled Trades

15+ keywords$58,000

Plumber

Skilled Trades

15+ keywords$56,000

HVAC Technician

Skilled Trades

15+ keywords$52,000

Carpenter

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$52,000

Welder

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$47,000

Automotive Technician

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$46,000

Diesel Mechanic

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$52,000

CNC Machinist

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$50,000

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$56,000

Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$58,000

Sheet Metal Worker

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$53,000

Elevator Technician

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$88,000

Heavy Equipment Operator

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$50,000

Mason/Bricklayer

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$48,000

Roofer

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$45,000

Painter (Commercial/Industrial)

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$42,000

Concrete Finisher

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$46,000

Electrical Lineman

Skilled Trades

19+ keywords$72,000

Truck Driver

Transportation

15+ keywords$48,000

Delivery Driver

Transportation

19+ keywords$38,000

Bus Driver

Transportation

19+ keywords$45,000

School Bus Driver

Transportation

19+ keywords$38,000

Forklift Operator

Transportation

19+ keywords$40,000

Dispatcher

Transportation

19+ keywords$42,000

Fleet Manager

Transportation

19+ keywords$65,000

Courier/Messenger

Transportation

19+ keywords$35,000

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Transportation

19+ keywords$36,000

Professional Driver (Rideshare Experience)

Transportation

20+ keywords$42,000

Taxi/Cab Driver

Transportation

19+ keywords$35,000

Moving Specialist/Mover

Transportation

19+ keywords$35,000

Airline Pilot

Transportation

19+ keywords$130,000

Flight Attendant

Transportation

19+ keywords$62,000

Train Conductor/Engineer

Transportation

19+ keywords$70,000

Ship Captain/Marine Officer

Transportation

19+ keywords$85,000

Construction Manager

Construction

15+ keywords$98,000

SOC Analyst

Technology

22+ keywords$85,000

Penetration Tester

Technology

22+ keywords$115,000

GRC Analyst

Technology

22+ keywords$95,000

Cloud Security Engineer

Technology

23+ keywords$135,000

DevSecOps Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$130,000

Incident Response Analyst

Technology

22+ keywords$105,000

Data Engineer

Technology

23+ keywords$130,000

Analytics Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$120,000

Business Intelligence Developer

Technology

21+ keywords$105,000

MLOps Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$140,000

Data Platform Engineer

Technology

22+ keywords$135,000

Quantitative Analyst

Finance

22+ keywords$145,000

Product Designer

Design

22+ keywords$130,000

UX Researcher

Design

22+ keywords$115,000

Design Systems Engineer

Design

22+ keywords$140,000

Interaction Designer

Design

22+ keywords$120,000

Information Architect

Design

22+ keywords$110,000

Design Manager

Design

22+ keywords$145,000

SEO Specialist

Marketing

13+ keywords$95,000

Social Media Manager

Marketing

12+ keywords$85,000

Growth Marketing Manager

Marketing

13+ keywords$125,000

Brand Strategist

Marketing

12+ keywords$110,000

Marketing Analyst

Marketing

12+ keywords$95,000

Email Marketing Specialist

Marketing

13+ keywords$90,000

Platform Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$140,000

Automation Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$120,000

Cloud Architect

Engineering

13+ keywords$155,000

Infrastructure Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

Container Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Chaos Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

Sales Engineer

Sales

13+ keywords$130,000

Business Development Manager

Sales

12+ keywords$115,000

Account Manager

Sales

12+ keywords$100,000

Sales Operations Analyst

Sales

13+ keywords$100,000

Customer Experience Director

Sales

13+ keywords$135,000

Solutions Consultant

Sales

13+ keywords$125,000

CPA / Senior Accountant

Finance

13+ keywords$110,000

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Finance

13+ keywords$105,000

Treasury Analyst

Finance

13+ keywords$95,000

Corporate Controller

Finance

13+ keywords$140,000

Tax Professional

Finance

13+ keywords$105,000

Auditor

Finance

13+ keywords$100,000

Compliance Officer

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$115,000

Corporate Attorney

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$140,000

Intellectual Property Attorney

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$155,000

Contract Manager

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$105,000

Legal Operations Manager

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$125,000

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Legal & Compliance

13+ keywords$110,000

Talent Acquisition Manager

HR & People

13+ keywords$115,000

HR Business Partner

HR & People

13+ keywords$120,000

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

HR & People

13+ keywords$100,000

People Operations Manager

HR & People

13+ keywords$125,000

Learning & Development Specialist

HR & People

13+ keywords$95,000

Organizational Development Consultant

HR & People

13+ keywords$115,000

iOS Developer

Engineering

14+ keywords$130,000

Android Developer

Engineering

14+ keywords$125,000

React Native Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Mobile DevOps Engineer

Engineering

14+ keywords$130,000

Flutter Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$120,000

App Store Optimization Specialist

Marketing

13+ keywords$95,000

AI Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$145,000

Prompt Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$110,000

AI Product Manager

Engineering

13+ keywords$140,000

RAG Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

AI Safety Researcher

Engineering

13+ keywords$150,000

Computer Vision Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$140,000

Embedded Systems Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

IoT Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Robotics Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

FPGA Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$140,000

Systems Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

Firmware Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Game Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$120,000

VR/AR Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

Technical Artist

Engineering

13+ keywords$120,000

Game Designer

Engineering

13+ keywords$105,000

Simulation Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

Shader Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

E-Commerce Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$115,000

CRO Specialist

Marketing

13+ keywords$105,000

Merchandising Manager

Sales

13+ keywords$100,000

Logistics Coordinator

Sales

13+ keywords$85,000

Retail Operations Manager

Sales

13+ keywords$110,000

Marketplace Manager

Sales

13+ keywords$95,000

Health Informatics Analyst

Engineering

13+ keywords$110,000

Clinical Data Manager

Engineering

13+ keywords$120,000

Healthcare Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Telehealth Platform Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

Health Data Scientist

Engineering

13+ keywords$140,000

Medical Device Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

Fintech Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$130,000

Blockchain Developer

Engineering

13+ keywords$135,000

Payment Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

RegTech / CompTech Analyst

Finance

13+ keywords$115,000

Risk Analyst

Finance

13+ keywords$100,000

Banking Software Engineer

Engineering

13+ keywords$125,000

Instructional Designer

Education

13+ keywords$100,000

EdTech Product Manager

Education

13+ keywords$125,000

Learning Experience Designer

Education

13+ keywords$105,000

Education Data Analyst

Education

13+ keywords$95,000

Corporate Trainer

Education

13+ keywords$90,000

Curriculum Developer

Education

13+ keywords$100,000

Veterinarian

Healthcare

15+ keywords$100,000

Office Manager

Operations

17+ keywords$56,000

System Administrator

Technology

19+ keywords$80,000

Transit Operator

Transportation

17+ keywords$48,000

Home Health Aide

Healthcare

20+ keywords$33,000

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare

20+ keywords$93,000

Palliative Care Nurse

Healthcare

20+ keywords$82,000

Procurement Specialist

Business

19+ keywords$65,000

Quality Assurance Engineer

Technology

21+ keywords$90,000

Product Engineer

Technology

20+ keywords$120,000

Hardware Engineer

Technology

20+ keywords$115,000

Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare

20+ keywords$68,000

Business Development Representative

Sales

20+ keywords$55,000

Pharmacy Technician

Healthcare

19+ keywords$38,000

School Nurse

Healthcare

20+ keywords$58,000

Investment Analyst

Finance

21+ keywords$95,000

Hospitality Manager

Hospitality

19+ keywords$60,000

Project Coordinator

Business

19+ keywords$55,000

3D Artist

Creative

22+ keywords$72,000

Firefighter

Public Safety

20+ keywords$57,000

Infusion Nurse

Healthcare

19+ keywords$85,000

Underwriter

Finance

19+ keywords$76,000

Clinical Nutritionist

Healthcare

19+ keywords$64,000

Customer Service Representative

Business

20+ keywords$38,000

Building Inspector

Construction

19+ keywords$63,000

Clinical Nurse Leader

Healthcare

19+ keywords$89,000

Food Service Manager

Hospitality

19+ keywords$57,000

Nurse Manager

Healthcare

19+ keywords$95,000

Visual Effects Artist

Creative

18+ keywords$82,000

Telecommunications Technician

Technology

19+ keywords$58,000

Health Coach

Healthcare

19+ keywords$52,000

Concept Artist

Creative

19+ keywords$72,000

Print Designer

Creative

19+ keywords$52,000

4 Types of Keywords Your Resume Needs

Hard Skills & Technical Abilities

Specific, teachable abilities like programming languages, software proficiency, certifications, and technical methodologies.

Tools & Technologies

Software, platforms, and systems you've worked with. These are often the first things ATS systems scan for.

Soft Skills & Competencies

Interpersonal abilities like leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration that employers value.

Certifications & Credentials

Professional certifications, licenses, and credentials that validate your expertise and often serve as screening criteria.

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