Resume and Professional Writing Vocabulary

A set of flashcards focusing on key concepts, methods, and grammar rules for creating effective resumes and cover letters based on the lecture notes.

ATS keyword matching

Exact term scanning by applicant systems

STAR-Lite method

Situation, Task, Action, Result for bullet points

Keyword mirroring

Using exact phrases from the job description

Hybrid resume format

Relevant experience before chronological order

PAR formula

Powerful verb + Action + Result structure.

Quantifying impact

Using numbers to make claims credible.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Software that scans resumes for keywords.

Action verbs

Powerful verbs that show achievement and initiative.

Value Proposition

What you will deliver if hired

Hook

First sentence that grabs the reader's attention

Quantifiable Achievement

Measurable result that demonstrates your skill

Personalized Bridge

Connection between your background and company need.

Quantifiable result

Measurable outcome like percentage or number

Soft skill

Interpersonal ability like leadership or teamwork

STAR method

Situation, Task, Action, Result for achievements

Action verb

Strong verb showing initiative and impact

Subject-verb agreement

Subject and verb must match in number

Tense consistency

Maintain same tense unless logic changes

Homophones

Words that sound alike but differ in meaning

Article errors

Misuse of a, an, or the