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Instead of a human reading your resume right away, ATS is utilized to scan over it first, looking for specific keywords that are in the job description. If your resume doesn’t pass the scan, it may never reach a recruiter. Tailoring your resume is essential to make sure you’re hitting the right keywords and keeping the format simple so it can get through.  \nSTEP 1  \nSTEP 2  \nRead the job description carefully  \nMatch the skills you have to the ones the company is seeking  \nWHAT IS IN A  \nJOB DESCRIPTION?  \nThis includes job requirements. These are the skills, experience, and other qualities that an employer considers necessary for a candidate to be successful in a role. They are a vital part of the job description and are used to help determine which candidates to interview and hire.  \nHOW CAN I MATCH THESE TO  \nMY SKILLS?  \n• Use similar language as the job description (but avoid copying word for word) .  \n• Insert relevant keywords naturally into different sections of your resume: skills, experience, summary, etc.  \nWHAT IS A KEYWORD?  \nKeywords in a job description are terms and phrases that reflect the specific skills, qualifications, responsibilities, and experience that a potential employer is seeking.  \nKeywords can include:  \n• Soft / Hard Skills  \n• Action Verbs  \n• Technical Skills  \n• Experience / Qualifications  \nSUGGESTIONS:  \n• Stick to a clean and simple layout.  \n• Avoid using tables, columns, graphs, or graphics.  \n• Use standard section headings such as“Education, Work Experience, and Skills.”  \n• Avoid special symbols, heavy use of acronyms, and strange document types.  \n• Avoid overloading your resume with too many keywords.  \nPedernales Electric Cooperative  \nJOB DESCRIPTION  \nEXAMPLE  \nHighlighted you will see the keywords. There is no differentiation in the colors. They are meant to showcase the variety in the job description.  \nJob Description  \nPosition Title: Marketing Intern  \nCompany: BrightWave Media  \nLocation: Remote  \nJob Type: Part-Time  \nJob Summary  \nBrightWave Media is looking for an enthusiastic high school student or recent graduate to join our marketing team as a Marketing Intern. This role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing and eager to learn.  \nKey Responsibilities  \n• Assist in the creation and execution of digital marketing campaigns.  \n• Help manage and monitor social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) .  \n• Support content creation for blog posts, social media, and email newsletters.  \n• Conduct research on market trends and audience engagement.  \n• Assist in tracking and reporting on social media performance metrics.  \n• Collaborate with team members to develop marketing materials.  \nRequirements  \n• High school diploma or working towards one.  \n• Strong interest in marketing, social media, and content creation.  \n• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  \n• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) .  \n• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (Canva) .  \n• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.  \nPreferred Qualifications  \n• Experience with managing social media for school clubs of personal projects.  \n• Basic skill in photography or video editing.  \n• Previous experience in a school newspaper, blog, or similar activity.  \nPedernales Electric Cooperative  \nRESUME  \nEXAMPLE  \n| EMILY DAVIS\u003Cbr>Austin, [TX | emily.davis@email.com |](TX | emily.davis@email.com |) (123)456-7890 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Motivated high school student with a passion for digital marketing, social media management, and content creation. 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