Research Resume Keywords and Skills (Hard Skills)
We researched over five thousand Research job postings
and found the keywords that were used most frequently by employers.
In other words, these are examples of the most sought after skills by recruiters
and hiring managers.
When writing your resume, keep in mind that every job is different. While the keywords below
are the most popular, you should include the
skills and keywords that are most pertinent to the exact job that you're applying to.
To do this, use the free Targeted Resume platform which will help you identify skills to include on your resume based on the job description.
Without further ado, here's a list of the most common resume skills and keywords for this role.
- MATLAB
- Python (Programming Language)
- C++
- LaTeX
- R (Programming Language)
- Research
- Machine Learning
- C (Programming Language)
- Stata
- Data Analysis
- Java
- Microsoft Access
- IBM SPSS
- Deep Learning
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Where on my resume do I add these buzzwords?
Try to add these keywords directly into your resume's work experiences. Alternatively, you can also include a Skills section where you can list your technical skills in order of your proficiency.
Oh and one more thing! It goes without saying, but only include these technical skills or keywords into your resume if you actually have experience with them.
Word Cloud for Research Skills & Keywords
To make it easy for you to see which keywords are most important, we've created a word cloud that highlights the top Research skills and keywords you should include on your resume. The bigger the word, the more
frequently it showed up in employer's job postings, and thus, the more essential it is to include
on your resume.
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Target your Resume to a Job Description
While the keywords above are a good indication of what skills you need on your resume, you should try to find additional keywords that are specific to the job. To do this, use the free Targeted Resume tool. It analyzes the job you are applying to and finds the most important keywords you need on your resume.
It is personalized to your resume, and is the best way to ensure your resume will pass the automated resume filters.
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