Steal my 3 Steps to Write an Effective Resume

My 3 Steps are Keywords, Simplify and PDF.
But, the key to writing an effective resume is keywords, keywords and more keywords.

Keywords: words your client uses to describe their problem or need. These are not your words, or industry standard words. They are the words your client uses.

What to do:

1. Keywords: The only way to make a connection is by matching words (keywords). Your resume must match the words of the client to describe solving their problem. So, add more keywords. 

More keywords, a lot more. Make your resume 10 pages long. Repeated words, section headings and specific terms comprise good candidates for keyword selection. Also look at similar job postings as a cross-reference to find the most likely candidates for keywords.  There is no way to know how the client will describe their problem, or the way they think it needs to be solved. Just add more detail in every section of your resume. We have listed keywords here, here and here or you can Search 40x50.com for Keywords

2. Simplify: Simple headers, clear and verbose. Make it look boring, your resume must pass a computer filter before any human will read it. Use a single default font, bold headers, normal text for the body, bullet points and full dates. Make your resume easy to read. That is right plain and visually boring.

3. PDF: PDF is better than Word. PDF is typically uneditable. The computer systems read PDFs easier than Microsoft Word formatted resume. Also PDF is easier to parse for the job boards. My resume is built in a text editor, easy to update easy to modify.. no special cost involved.

Bonus tip: If a recruiter wants a word version of your resume, 90% chance they will revise it. You may never see the revision or what was actually sent to the client.

In order to pass through the automated filters, you need to write your resume to match the clients words (keywords) and expectations. Words matter, they are the only thing that is parsed or reviewed. Make sure you assert as much control as possible of the contents of your resume.

Results are the only measurement. No one cares what it looks like, only if it gets results.

 

The Top Information Technology ATS Keywords for 2023

From https://www.jobscan.co/blog/top-resume-keywords-boost-resume/ 

Information Technology, Computer Science

.NET, algorithms, android, architecture, architectures, audio, AutoCAD, AWS, big data, business analysis, business continuity, C (programming language), C#, C++, CAD, certification, Cisco, cloud, compliance, computer applications, computer science, controls, CSS, D (programming language), data center, data collection, data entry, data management, database, datasets, design, development activities, digital marketing, digital media, distribution, DNS, ecommerce, e-commerce, end user, experimental, experiments, frameworks, front-end, GIS, graphic design, hardware, HTML5, I-DEAS, information management, information security, information technology, intranet, iOS, iPhone, IT infrastructure, ITIL, Java, Javascript, JIRA, LAN, licensing, Linux, machine learning, MATLAB, matrix, mechanical engineering, migration, mobile, modeling, networking, operations management, oracle, OS, process development, process improvement, process improvements, product design, product development, product knowledge, program management, programming, protocols, prototype, Python, quality assurance, real-time, research, resource management, root cause, routing, SaaS, SAS, SCI, scripting, scrum, SDLC, SEO, service delivery, software development, software development life cycle, software engineering, SQL, SQL server, tablets, technical, technical issues, technical knowledge, technical skills, technical support, test cases, test plans, testing, troubleshooting, UI, Unix, usability, user experience, UX, variances, vendor management, VMware, web services, workflows

The Top Business, Finance, Law ATS Keywords for 2023

 From https://www.jobscan.co/blog/top-resume-keywords-boost-resume/ 

Business, Finance, Law

account management, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, analysis, analytical, analytical skills, analytics, analyze data, analyzing data, annual budget, asset management, audit, auditing, banking, billing, budget management, budgeting, business administration, business cases, business issues, business management, business planning, business plans, business process, business requirements, business stakeholders, business strategy, business systems, CAD, cash flow, CFA, client relationships, client service, client services, compliance, consulting experience, consulting services, consumer, contracts, co-op, cost effective, cost reduction, data analysis, data collection, data management, data quality, database, deposits, due diligence, dynamic environment, economics, EMEA, expenses, external partners, finance, financial analysis, financial management, financial performance, financial reporting, financial reports, financial services, financial statements, financing, forecasting, forecasts, GAAP, general ledger, governance, internal audit, internal controls, internal customers, internal stakeholders, international, inventory, inventory management, investigate, investigation, investigations, invoices, invoicing, journal entries, law enforcement, leadership development, lean, legal, legislation, litigation, machine learning, MIS, mortgage, non-profit, partnership, partnerships, payments, payroll, physical security, PMP, policies, portfolio management, presentations, process improvement, project planning, proposal, prospecting, purchase orders, purchasing, real estate, reconcile, reconciliation, regulations, relationship management, reporting, revenue growth, RFP, RFPs, risk assessment, risk assessments, risk management, security clearance, small business, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, statistics, strategic direction, strategic initiatives, strategic planning, strategic plans, strategy, Tableau, tax, technical knowledge, transactions, underwriting, vendor management, vendors

The Top Manufacturing, Transportation ATS Keywords for 2023

From https://www.jobscan.co/blog/top-resume-keywords-boost-resume/ 

Manufacturing, Transportation

assembly, asset management, audit, auditing, automation, aviation, budget, budget management, budgeting, chemicals, circuits, construction, cost reduction, cross-functional team, distribution, documentation, documenting, drafting, drawings, driving record, electrical, electrical engineering, electronics, engineering, fabrication, installation, instructional design, instrumentation, inventory, inventory management, ISO, life cycle, lifecycle, manage projects, management experience, mining, operations, operations management, outsourcing, performance improvement, process improvement, process improvements, procurement, product design, product development, product knowledge, product line, product marketing, product quality, project delivery, project management, project management skills, project plan, QA, quality assurance, quality control, quality management, quality standards, raw materials, regulatory, regulatory compliance, regulatory requirements, repairs, safety, six sigma, SolidWorks, sourcing, specifications, standard operating procedures, supply chain, supply chain management, transport, transportation, valid drivers license, vendor management, warehouse, workflows

The Top Health Care ATS Keywords for 2023

From https://www.jobscan.co/blog/top-resume-keywords-boost-resume/ 

Health Care Medicine, 

case management, CPR, FDA, fitness, health, healthcare, hospital, logistics, medical device, nursing, on-call, ordering, patient care, pharmaceutical, pharmacy, presentation, psychology, public health, public policy, safety, therapeutic

The Top Education ATS Resume Keywords of 2023

 From https://www.jobscan.co/blog/top-resume-keywords-boost-resume/ 

Education

administrative support, admissions, biology, chemistry, coaching, computer science, computer software, counsel, counseling, fundraising, German, higher education, mathematics, physics, program development, public relations, recruiting, recruitment, relationship building, research projects, researching, spelling, sports, teaching, training, writing