Key Skills
"Key Skills" are specific words or phrases that are used to search for resumes. A search looks for these words in your resume or job posting and if it finds them, pulls it up for a user to take a look at--it's the same way you do research on the Internet The more keywords that are used--the more closely the resume or job will match to what you're really looking for.

Keyword Search Tips
Use keywords specific to your industry for more targeted Job Search results.

Customer Service
administrative assistant, secretary, office manager, executive assistant, executive secretary, customer service representative, data entry clerk, general office clerk, front desk receptionist, switchboard operator, mailroom clerk, returns clerk, service manager, processing clerk, office assistant, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows NT/98/95, event planning, meeting planning, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, multiline phones, switchboards, scheduling, presentations, office support, customer support, shipping and distribution, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, benefits administration, office management, inventory control, purchasing, facilities maintenance, vendor/contractor relations, project management, document preparation.

Finance
staff accountant, financial planner, cost accountant, portfolio manager, finance manager, financial reporting analyst, international controller, financial analyst, VP of finance, CFO, chief financial officer, treasurer, assistant controller, bookkeeper, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, collections specialist, mutual fund analyst, credit analyst, payroll clerk, payroll manager, financial assistant, director of investor relations, procurement specialist, purchasing manager, fixed asset accounting, business process reengineering, risk management, value added analysis, SAP, GAAP, financial projections, general ledger, trial balance, financial statements, expense analysis, tax reporting, tax planning, payroll, benefits administration, portfolio management, cross functional team leadership, financial and strategic planning, P&L management, auditing and compliance, operating and working capital, budget management, mergers and acquisitions, cash flow management, business valuations, data warehouse reporting, audits and compliance, A/P, A/R, regulatory accounting, CPA, CFA, MBA, MS Excel, bank reconciliations, Crystal reports, Hyperion, spreadsheets,Accountancy.

Human Resources
Human resources generalist, HR, human resources manager, HR benefits analyst, HR assistant, recruiter, executive recruiter, benefits coordinator, compensation analyst, staffing manager, HR director, human resources coordinator, personnel representative, personnel supervisor, HRIS analyst, payroll supervisor, human resource specialist, director of recruiting, VP of human resources,training and development, organisational development, process reengineering, payroll and benefits administration, wage and salary administration, variable compensation, employee orientation, recruitment and selection, employee relations, legal compliance, HR policies/ procedures, human resources administration, HRIS, employment law, labour relations, performance evaluation and review, personnel administration, disciplinary and grievance procedures, industrial safety programs, labour laws, career development, job description design.

Internet
You need to be up-to-date with industry keywords. Because technology is constantly changing, your keywords should do the same. To find keywords, search for your ideal position on MCD, and see which terms Internet companies frequently use. Include these words in your job search to increase your chances of a successful job search.

Sales
sales representative, sales professional, district sales manager, regional sales manager, VP of sales, account executive, account manager, sales executive, sales engineer, director of sales, sales support manager, territory sales representative, territory manager, channel sales manager, manufacturer representative, technical sales, medical sales representative, pharmaceutical sales, e-business sales manager, investment representative, IT sales solution selling, relationship building, relationship selling, relationship sales, customer service, customer relations, client relations, territory expansion, consultative sales, product marketing, negotiating and closing, channel sales, lead generation, communication skills, new business development, sales presentations, PowerPoint, meeting and exceeding sales quotas, outside sales, inside sales, sales expansion.Keywords include specific job titles (for example: retail manager, store manager, retail store manager, retail sales, sales representative, cashier, assistant manager, merchandiser, buyer) and required job skills (for example: P&L management, purchasing, procurement, retail operations management). Other keywords that might be used include technology (such as specific computer programs), degrees (such as BA or MBA) and personal qualities (such as highly motivated).Retail Sales,Direct Sales,To determine the right keywords for your particular specialty, review job postings to see which buzzwords and industry jargon are commonly used, and then should incorporate them into your job search.