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Keyword

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

/ˈkiːwɜːrd/nounCommon term

In job interviews & careers, keyword means: An important word or phrase from a job ad, such as a skill, tool or qualification, that recruiters and software look for in CVs.

In Turkish: anahtar kelime

How it is used

Job seekers use keywords from the job description so that their CV appears in searches. Recruiters search LinkedIn and ATS databases with keywords such as 'Python', 'SAP' or 'project management'.

Example sentences

  1. The recruiter searched for the keyword 'Salesforce' and found my profile.

  2. I added a few keywords from the job ad to my skills section.

Common collocations

  • relevant keywords
  • keyword search
  • use keywords
  • keywords from the job description
  • ATSShort for applicant tracking system: software that employers use to collect, sort and search job applications.
  • tailorTo change your CV, cover letter or answers so that they match a particular job and employer.
  • job descriptionA written explanation of what a job involves, including the main tasks, responsibilities and the skills or experience needed.
  • LinkedIn profileYour personal page on LinkedIn, the professional networking site, showing your photo, headline, experience, skills and education.

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