Resume Keywords for 40 Job Roles (2026)

This free resume keywords database lists the hard skills, tools and soft skills that recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for in 40 job roles. Each page includes a sample skills section and five bullet points that show how to use the keywords naturally.

Keywords only help when they are true and in context. Use these lists as a checklist against the job description, then check your ATS score to confirm the match. You are welcome to link to this page from your blog, college placement portal or career resources.