Resume Keywords by Role

ATS systems filter resumes based on keyword matches before any human reviews them. The keywords that matter for a software engineer are completely different from those for a nurse or a financial analyst. Select your role to see the exact keywords ATS systems scan for.

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Free Role-specific Updated 2026

Software Engineer

Technology
software developmentalgorithmsdata structuressystem design+20 more

Data Analyst

Analytics & Business Intelligence
SQLPythonExcelTableau+19 more

Data Scientist

Data Science & Machine Learning
machine learningdeep learningPythonR+20 more

Product Manager

Product Management
product roadmapuser storiesproduct discoverygo-to-market+20 more

Marketing Manager

Marketing
digital marketingSEOSEMcontent marketing+20 more

Sales Manager

Sales
quota attainmentrevenue growthpipeline managementsales forecasting+19 more

Operations Manager

Operations & Supply Chain
process improvementLEANSix SigmaKaizen+20 more

Project Manager

Project Management
PMPproject managementAgileScrum+20 more

Finance Professional

Finance & Accounting
financial modellingFP&Avariance analysisforecasting+21 more

HR Professional

Human Resources
talent acquisitionHRBPemployee relationsperformance management+21 more

Nurse

Healthcare & Nursing
RNBSNNCLEXpatient care+21 more

Teacher

Education
curriculum developmentlesson planningdifferentiated instructionclassroom management+19 more

Graphic Designer

Design & Creative
Adobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesign+20 more

Accountant

Accounting & Finance
CPAACCACMAGAAP+21 more

Business Analyst

Business Analysis & Consulting
requirements gatheringBRDFRDuse cases+20 more

DevOps Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure
CI/CDKubernetesDockerTerraform+21 more

Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service & Support
CSATNPSFCRAHT+20 more

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics
supply chain managementprocurementstrategic sourcinglogistics+21 more

Content Writer

Content & Copywriting
SEOcontent strategycontent marketingcopywriting+21 more

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering & Manufacturing
SolidWorksCATIAAutoCADCreo+21 more

Full-Stack Developer

Technology
ReactVue.jsAngularNode.js+21 more

Frontend Developer

Technology
ReactVue.jsAngularNext.js+21 more

Backend Developer

Technology
PythonJavaGoNode.js+21 more

Data Engineer

Data & Analytics
PythonSQLSparkHadoop+21 more

Machine Learning Engineer

AI & Machine Learning
PythonTensorFlowPyTorchscikit-learn+21 more

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity
SIEMSOCincident responsethreat intelligence+21 more

Cloud Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure
AWSAzureGCPTerraform+21 more

Mobile Developer

Technology
iOSAndroidSwiftKotlin+21 more

UX Designer

Design & Product
Figmauser researchusability testingwireframing+19 more

Product Designer

Design & Product
Figmadesign systemsproduct strategyuser research+21 more

Executive Assistant

Administration & Support
calendar managementtravel coordinationexpense reportingboard preparation+18 more

Lawyer

Legal
contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal researchlitigation+21 more

Pharmacist

Healthcare & Pharmacy
medication dispensingpatient counsellingdrug interaction reviewclinical pharmacy+21 more

Physician

Healthcare & Medicine
MDDOBoard Certificationspecialty+21 more

Physical Therapist

Healthcare & Rehabilitation
DPTphysical therapymusculoskeletal rehabilitationmanual therapy+21 more

Social Worker

Social Services & Non-Profit
MSWLCSWLMSWBSW+20 more

Civil Engineer

Engineering & Construction
AutoCADCivil 3DMicroStationHEC-RAS+21 more

Electrical Engineer

Engineering & Electronics
circuit designPCB designAltium DesignerEAGLE+21 more

Financial Analyst

Finance & Investment
financial modellingDCF analysisLBO modellingvaluation+21 more

Investment Banker

Finance & Capital Markets
M&A advisoryIPOECMDCM+21 more

Digital Marketing Specialist

Marketing & Growth
Google AdsMeta AdsGoogle Analytics 4SEO+23 more

SEO Specialist

Marketing & Growth
search engine optimisationtechnical SEOon-page SEOoff-page SEO+21 more

Recruiter

Human Resources & Talent
talent acquisitionfull-cycle recruitingsourcingBoolean search+21 more

Construction Manager

Construction & Real Estate
construction managementproject schedulingPrimavera P6MS Project+21 more

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate
real estate licenseMLSbuyer representationseller representation+20 more

Training & Development Specialist

Human Resources & Learning
instructional designcurriculum developmenteLearningArticulate Storyline+21 more

Event Planner

Events & Hospitality
event managementevent logisticsvendor managementbudget management+19 more

Retail Manager

Retail & Consumer
retail managementP&L managementinventory managementvisual merchandising+21 more

Copywriter

Marketing & Creative
copywritingbrand voiceconversion copyemail copywriting+21 more

Video Editor

Media & Creative
Adobe Premiere ProFinal Cut ProDaVinci ResolveAfter Effects+21 more

Nurse Manager

Healthcare & Nursing Leadership
nursing managementunit managementstaff schedulingFTE management+21 more

Scrum Master

Technology & Agile Delivery
ScrumAgileSAFeKanban+21 more

Network Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure
CiscoBGPOSPFMPLS+21 more

Why Keywords Are the #1 ATS Factor

ATS systems parse your resume and compare it against a keyword database derived from the job description. In competitive roles, a resume missing more than 3–4 core keywords is automatically ranked below threshold — regardless of your actual experience.

Our keyword lists are built from analysis of thousands of job postings per role. Each list is ranked by frequency and importance in recruiter screening, not just general industry usage.

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