Resume Keywords

How it Works

We’ve scoured the web to find job descriptions in every industry and analyzed them to highlight the most commonly used resume keywords. Just select a category from the list below. We’ll give you the top resume keywords found in job postings for positions within that category. Use these keywords when writing your resume or even searching for relevant jobs online.

Select an Industry Category

• Accounting, Finance, Banking
• Advertising, Marketing, PR
• Administration, Office
• Art, Media, Design
• Computers, Software, IT
• Healthcare, Medical Services
• Hospitality, Restaurant
• Human Resources
• Interactive, Web Design & Development
• Legal Services
• Management, Business Consulting
• Retail, Customer Service
• Sales, Business Development

*And don’t miss our freshly added section on Resume Action Words. Use these powerful and dynamic verbs to spice up your resume even more!

Notes: Highly specialized occupations and industries are omitted. New categories are added regularly. Lists are updated regularly to reflect current trends.