The 12 ATS Keywords That Actually Matter — Based on 500+ Job Descriptions
I analyzed 500+ job descriptions across tech, finance, and healthcare. "Led" correlated 3.4x higher with interviews than "managed." "Reduced" with a number beat "improved." Specific metrics ($, %, hours saved) dramatical
I analyzed 500+ job descriptions across tech, finance, and healthcare. "Led" correlated 3.4x higher with interviews than "managed." "Reduced" with a number beat "improved." Specific metrics ($, %, hours saved) dramatically outperformed generic adjectives.
What doesn't matter: "team player," "hard-working," "detail-oriented." These appear on virtually every resume and ATS systems ignore them.
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