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
- Finance: Reconciliation, Forecasting, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management
- Marketing: Campaign Management, SEO, Analytics, Brand Strategy, Content Development
- Healthcare: Clinical, Patient Care, HIPAA, EHR, Medical Records
- Tech: Deployment, Scalability, Performance Optimization, Testing, Architecture