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How do you manage resume keywords for multiple employers?

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If you are applying for different jobs in the same field, you might wonder how to tailor your resume to each employer without rewriting it from scratch. One of the key factors that can make or break your chances of getting an interview is how well you use resume keywords. These are the words and phrases that match the skills, qualifications, and requirements of the job description. They are also the words that the applicant tracking system (ATS) scans for to filter out the most relevant candidates. In this article, you will learn how to manage resume keywords for multiple employers and optimize your resume for each application.

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Richa Singh

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1 Identify the main keywords

The first step to manage resume keywords for multiple employers is to identify the main keywords that are common across the job descriptions you are targeting. These are usually the core skills, competencies, and credentials that are essential for the role. For example, if you are applying for a project manager position, some of the main keywords might be project management, budgeting, communication, and leadership. You can use online tools like Jobscan or Wordle to analyze the job descriptions and find the most frequent and relevant keywords.

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The first and foremost step towards optimizing the resume using the relevant keywords,is to go through the job description thoroughly and try to understand what exactly your potentially employer is looking for and on the basis of that knowledge use the relevant keywords. Here it is noteworthy that you are not just stuffing your resume with those keywords but they are supposed to be incorporated seamlessly in your achievements under work experience section.

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"This article provides valuable insights into managing resume keywords when you've worked for multiple employers. It offers practical advice on optimizing your resume to stand out to potential employers and applicant tracking systems. The tips and strategies shared here are certainly worth implementing to enhance your job search. Thanks for sharing!"

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2 Incorporate the main keywords in your resume

Once you have a list of the main keywords, you need to incorporate them in your resume in a natural and strategic way. You should use them in your resume summary, skills section, work experience, and education. However, you should not overuse them or stuff them randomly. You should also use synonyms, variations, and related terms to avoid repetition and show your versatility. For example, instead of using project management several times, you can use project planning, project execution, project coordination, and project evaluation.

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Keywords should be used seamlessly in a natural flow & rhythm. Best section to highlight the relevant keywords are profile summary & work experience. Merely stuffing the keywords mindlessly won’t be helpful.

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3 Customize the secondary keywords for each employer

The main keywords are not enough to make your resume stand out for each employer. You also need to customize the secondary keywords that are specific to each job description. These are the words and phrases that reflect the unique preferences, values, and goals of the employer. They can include industry terms, software tools, certifications, or achievements. For example, if one employer is looking for a project manager with Agile methodology experience, you should mention that in your resume. If another employer is looking for a project manager with PMP certification, you should highlight that as well.

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Highlighting only the relevant information, experiences, certifications, skills and qualifications prove to be helpful in the given scenario, instead of stuffing all that you have. In simpler term, when someone is asking for something particular… no point in offering them all that you have, that might not we useful for that person. Same thing happens when people create 4-6 pages long resume just because they want to include each and everything they have gained over the years, be it experience, achievement or skills.

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4 Use keywords in your cover letter and online profile

Managing resume keywords for multiple employers is not only about your resume. You should also use keywords in your cover letter and online profile to reinforce your fit and compatibility with each employer. Your cover letter should explain how you can use your skills and experience to meet the employer's needs and expectations. Your online profile, such as LinkedIn, should showcase your professional brand and achievements using relevant keywords. You should also update your profile regularly and align it with your resume.

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Here it is noteworthy that, Cover Letter should not be mere repetition of your resume content. In fact, Cover letter provides you with an opportunity to convey to your potential employer that how your skill sets, experiences and achievements are in alignment with their requirements and what all you are capable of bringing to the table and this is what makes you the most appropriate fit for the given opportunity.

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5 Test your resume for ATS compatibility

The final step to manage resume keywords for multiple employers is to test your resume for ATS compatibility. ATS is a software that scans your resume for keywords and assigns a score based on how well you match the job description. If your score is too low, your resume might not reach the human recruiter. Therefore, you should optimize your resume for ATS by using a simple and clear format, avoiding graphics and images, and saving your resume as a PDF or DOC file. You can also use online tools like Jobscan or Resume Worded to check your resume score and get feedback on how to improve it.

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Few things we must avoid using in our resume to make them ATS compliant or ATS compatible resume: ? Photo ( until and unless being specifically asked for) ? Bar graphs ? Logos ? Icons ?Tables ? Multiple columns ? Flashy fonts ? Excessive use of colours These are the elements that reduces the chances of your resume clearing the initial scanning. ATS is the software primarily used by the larger organizations to weed out the irrelevant resumes, and forward only the relevant ones to human HR managers for their perusal. Keywords optimizations and avoiding the use of the above distracting element could help you to build an ATS compliant resume.

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1 Identify the main keywords

2 Incorporate the main keywords in your resume

3 Customize the secondary keywords for each employer

4 Use keywords in your cover letter and online profile

5 Test your resume for ATS compatibility

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1 Identify the main keywords

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5 Test your resume for ATS compatibility

6 Here’s what else to consider

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