Resume Keywords by Role

The skills, tools and certifications that appear across most postings for each role, and where to place them on your resume.

What's on each role page

More than a term list: a note on how the search for that specific role actually behaves, the keywords that separate it from the nearest overlapping role, a boolean query close to what a recruiter would run, and the alternate spellings a plain text search can otherwise miss.

Have a real job posting in hand? The Job Matcher checks your resume against it directly, rather than a generic list for the role.

Data

Data Scientist Keywords

Python · SQL · Machine Learning · Statistics

Data Analyst Keywords

SQL · Excel · Power BI · Tableau

Machine Learning Engineer Keywords

Python · PyTorch · TensorFlow · Machine Learning

Design

UI/UX Designer Keywords

UX Research · UI Design · Figma · Wireframing

Graphic Designer Keywords

Adobe Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Branding

Education

Teacher Keywords

Lesson Planning · Classroom Management · Curriculum Development · Differentiated Instruction

Engineering

Software Engineer Keywords

JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · Java

Frontend Developer Keywords

React · TypeScript · JavaScript · HTML

Backend Developer Keywords

Node.js · Python · Java · Go

Full Stack Developer Keywords

React · Node.js · TypeScript · PostgreSQL

React Developer Keywords

React · TypeScript · Redux · React Hooks

Java Developer Keywords

Java · Spring Boot · Hibernate · REST API

Python Developer Keywords

Python · Django · FastAPI · Flask

DevOps Engineer Keywords

Kubernetes · Docker · Terraform · AWS

QA Engineer Keywords

Test Automation · Selenium · Cypress · Playwright

Mobile Developer Keywords

Swift · Kotlin · React Native · Flutter

Cloud Engineer Keywords

AWS · Azure · Terraform · Kubernetes

Cybersecurity Analyst Keywords

SIEM · Incident Response · Vulnerability Management · Threat Detection

Civil Engineer Keywords

AutoCAD · Civil 3D · Structural Analysis · Project Management

Mechanical Engineer Keywords

SolidWorks · CAD · Finite Element Analysis · GD&T

Electrical Engineer Keywords

Circuit Design · PCB Design · Embedded Systems · Power Systems

Finance

Accountant Keywords

GAAP · Financial Reporting · Accounts Payable · Accounts Receivable

Financial Analyst Keywords

Financial Modeling · Forecasting · Variance Analysis · Budgeting

Auditor Keywords

Internal Audit · Risk Assessment · SOX Compliance · Internal Controls

Healthcare

Registered Nurse Keywords

Patient Care · Medication Administration · Electronic Health Records · Triage

Pharmacist Keywords

Medication Therapy Management · Prescription Verification · Patient Counseling · Drug Utilization Review

Marketing

Digital Marketing Manager Keywords

SEO · SEM · Google Ads · Content Marketing

SEO Specialist Keywords

SEO · Keyword Research · Technical SEO · Link Building

Content Writer Keywords

Content Marketing · Copywriting · SEO · Editing

Social Media Manager Keywords

Social Media Marketing · Content Strategy · Community Management · Paid Social

Operations

Customer Service Representative Keywords

Customer Support · Conflict Resolution · CRM · Ticketing Systems

Operations Manager Keywords

Process Improvement · Lean · Six Sigma · Supply Chain

Supply Chain Analyst Keywords

Demand Planning · Inventory Management · Forecasting · SQL

People

HR Manager Keywords

Employee Relations · Talent Acquisition · Performance Management · HRIS

Recruiter Keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting · Sourcing · ATS · Boolean Search

Product

Product Manager Keywords

Product Strategy · Roadmapping · User Research · A/B Testing

Project Manager Keywords

Project Management · Agile · Scrum · Risk Management

Business Analyst Keywords

Requirements Gathering · Process Mapping · SQL · Stakeholder Management

Sales

Sales Representative Keywords

B2B Sales · Lead Generation · CRM · Salesforce

Account Manager Keywords

Account Management · Customer Retention · Upselling · CRM