2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywordsshy;shy;or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job functionshy;shy;and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill. The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categoriesshy;shy;from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and mediashy;shy;and shows how to use them effectively. In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find: Keywords for hundreds of individual careers A complete listing of critical keywords for each career Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume Sample resumes incorporating keywords

Jay A. Block is the contributing cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

Michael Betrus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters. Both are Certified Professional Resume Writers.