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Job Search: Using Keywords in a Resume

One of the greatest frustrations for jobseekers is their resume disappearing into the “black hole” of online job search. Of course, many factors contribute to this phenomenon, but one thing is certain: Without the right keywords, a resume – no matter how well written – will never be found through resume-scanning software and applicant-tracking systems. The challenge for the resume writer is to incorporate all of the right words into the resume to boost the chance of rising to the top of a large pool of candidates.

So how does a jobseeker know what the keywords are? Where does he or she find them? Here are five great resources.