ATS Resume Keywords List

Use this list as a reference when writing or editing your resume. Match keywords to your actual experience.

Action verbs ATS favors

Achieved, Analyzed, Automated, Built, Championed, Collaborated, Coordinated, Delivered, Designed, Developed, Directed, Driven, Engineered, Enhanced, Executed, Expanded, Facilitated, Generated, Headed, Identified, Implemented, Improved, Increased, Influenced, Initiated, Innovated, Integrated, Launched, Led, Managed, Mentored, Negotiated, Optimized, Organized, Orchestrated, Pioneered, Redesigned, Reduced, Revolutionized, Scaled, Spearheaded, Streamlined, Strengthened, Supervised, Transformed, Unified

Technical skills (common)

React, Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, REST API, GraphQL, Linux, CI/CD, Jenkins, Agile, Scrum, TensorFlow, Machine Learning

Soft skills

Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Collaboration, Adaptability, Project Management, Mentoring, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation

Industry-specific

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