Question

Why is it important to include industry terminology in a résumé? How can you find industry terminology?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: 1.- To show that you are "up to date", and 2.- Searching on the Internet.

Explanation:

By including the terminology of the industry you will show that you are "up to date" with the profession and know what the trends are at the moment. To determine the terminology of the industry, you must perform an Internet search of the desired job title or profession, and see what terms occur frequently, as well as what is requested for each job or job offer.

The answer is: 1.- To show that you are "up to date", and 2.- Searching on the Internet.

Answer 2

The industry terms which you are looking for will be considered keywords for your resume. One of the best ways to get noticed in the field is to include your resume on job search databases, where recruiters can search for individuals who may fill a position which they have open. In order for your resume to get noticed, it will need to come up in a search which is conducted by those recruiters on those sites. How will those recruiters find your resume? They will search for particular job and industry related terms which appear in any of the resumes. If your resume includes those terms, you will be sure to pop up in their results list.