In my years of crafting top-tier C-level résumés, I've frequently been asked: "Do keywords really matter?" The short answer is yes, they do. However, while they are undeniably important, they aren't ...

As we approach 2026, a solid resume builder is a must-have for anyone job hunting. A simple template will not cut it anymore.

Did you know that making one change to your construction resume could improve your chances of job-search success? Adding keywords will help get your resume noticed and expose you to more job ...

How can you find and deploy the right keywords to aim your resume at the job you want? Keywords: They’re buzzwords that identify an industry or a profession. They’re also the currency of the job ...

Dirk Spencer – a recruiter and author whose insights have appeared in numerous articles on our site and others – is serious about resume keywords. He's so serious he runs a free class on them, and he ...

If you've been researching how to hunt for jobs effectively, you're probably aware that many companies rely on keyword search engines to process resumes. This means that applicants are considered ...

In January, the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics added over 350,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate was 3.7% for the third month. Since Biden’s election in 2020, 14.8 million jobs ...

More industries are using "search engine optimization" – "SEO" – in their recruiting efforts, which includes identifying specific keywords within resumes to find just the right hire, talent ...

Dear Matt: Do companies still do mass searches using keyword résumés, or is that a thing of the past? What is a keyword résumé? Matt: I've got some mixed opinions on this one. Yes, companies certainly ...