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Paste your resume and the job description into the free ATS resume checker. It shows keyword gaps instantly — no signup required.

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Free ATS keywords list by job title

Q: What is an ATS keywords list?

An ATS keywords list is a collection of job-specific phrases, hard skills, tools, and certifications that applicant tracking systems scan for when ranking resumes against a job description.

Q: How many ATS keywords should a resume include?

Target 15–25 role-specific keywords woven into your summary, skills, and experience sections. Match the exact phrasing in each job posting for the best score.

Q: Is this ATS keywords list free?

Yes — all role keyword lists on RankResume are free to copy. Use the free ATS score checker to see which keywords your resume is missing for a specific posting.

Copy 375+ unique resume keywords across 25 job titles, organized by hard skills, tools, and certifications. Use this list as a starting point, then find the exact keywords missing from your resume with the free ATS score checker or AI resume tailor.

Universal ATS keywords list (2026)

The most common resume keywords across all role guides — copy and paste into your resume, then refine with the free ATS score checker.

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High-demand ATS keyword lists

These roles drive the most ATS keyword searches — executive assistant, TSA, and nursing keyword lists updated for 2026.

ATS keywords list — all roles

Downloadable-style keyword counts by job title. Click any role for the full ATS keywords list with hard skills, tools, and certifications.

Job title	Keyword count	ATS keywords list
Software Engineer	27	Software Engineer ATS keywords →
Data Analyst	24	Data Analyst ATS keywords →
DevOps Engineer	30	DevOps Engineer ATS keywords →
Cybersecurity Analyst	25	Cybersecurity Analyst ATS keywords →
Data Scientist	25	Data Scientist ATS keywords →
Product Manager	26	Product Manager ATS keywords →
Sales Representative	23	Sales Representative ATS keywords →
Project Manager	24	Project Manager ATS keywords →
Financial Analyst	25	Financial Analyst ATS keywords →
Customer Success Manager	22	Customer Success Manager ATS keywords →
Human Resources Manager	24	Human Resources Manager ATS keywords →
Accountant	26	Accountant ATS keywords →
Operations Manager	22	Operations Manager ATS keywords →
Executive Assistant	35	Executive Assistant ATS keywords →
Business Analyst	21	Business Analyst ATS keywords →
Registered Nurse	33	Registered Nurse ATS keywords →
Pharmacist	23	Pharmacist ATS keywords →
Marketing Manager	26	Marketing Manager ATS keywords →
UX Designer	23	UX Designer ATS keywords →
Graphic Designer	20	Graphic Designer ATS keywords →
Social Media Manager	25	Social Media Manager ATS keywords →
Teacher	19	Teacher ATS keywords →
Mechanical Engineer	19	Mechanical Engineer ATS keywords →
Electrician	20	Electrician ATS keywords →
TSA Officer	29	TSA Officer ATS keywords →

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ATS resume keywords FAQ

What is an ATS keywords list?

It is a collection of job-specific hard skills, tools, certifications, and phrases that applicant tracking systems use when ranking resumes against a job description.

How many ATS keywords should a resume include?

Aim for 15–25 relevant terms across your summary, skills, and experience. Use only keywords that accurately describe your background, and mirror the exact wording in the posting.

Is this ATS keywords list free?

Yes. All 25 role lists are free to browse and copy. You can also run up to 5 free ATS checks per day to see your complete matched and missing keyword breakdown.

How do I find the right keywords for one job?

Paste your resume and the full job description into the free ATS resume checker. It identifies the exact terms you already match and the ones you are missing.

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