How to Choose the Right Keywords for an ATS-Compatible CV and Resume

Keywords are the most important factor in how ATS evaluates a resume.

What Are Keywords?

They are the skills, job titles, and tools mentioned in the job description.

Steps to Choosing the Right Keywords

1- Carefully read the job description

2- Identify frequently repeated skills and terms

3- Include them using the exact same wording

Common Mistakes

1- Using different synonyms instead of the original terms

2- Unnatural keyword stuffing

Conclusion

Smart keyword selection directly increases your ranking within ATS.