By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL

Let’s talk about how to load up your resume with the keywords that help you get picked by the Resume Bot AKA Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Software. 

To review, ATS software scans your resume for keywords. The more keywords you put in your resume, the better chances you will have of being picked by ATS and having your application reviewed by HR to be considered for an interview. 

Where do we put the keywords? The best place to #keywordload is in a “Professional Summary” section near the top of your resume. But what words do you use? 

If you look at any nurse job posting, you will see the “required qualifications” and the “preferred qualifications”listed. The “preferred qualifications” sound very generic, but often these are the keywords ATS is programmed to look for! Consider using similar wording as the job posting to ensure that your resume is chosen by the Resume Bot!

Is this all making your head spin? Reach out to New Thing Nurse and get the support you need to get your resume picked every time.

About the Author: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL is an 11+ year nurse dedicated to helping nurses of all experience levels and specialties achieve success in their careers. Sarah founded New Thing Nurse to help provide support and guidance to the nursing community in a simple and direct format. Sarah’s vision is to foster a more supportive and fulfilled nursing world that spreads throughout healthcare and beyond.

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