Resume Keywords Without Looking Generic

How to match JD terms while keeping your own voice

Mina Park

7 min

15,980

Feb 10, 2026

Ex-Google Recruiting Strategist

Keep keyword usage contextual

Copying terms from a JD is fine when each term is tied to outcomes.
Avoid raw keyword lists that do not show ownership.

Quick pattern

• role keyword
• project context
• measurable result

That sequence keeps resumes both ATS-friendly and recruiter-friendly.

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