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Technical Writer Resume Keywords
Technical writing resumes are scanned for documentation types and tooling keywords. Name the docs you produce and the tools you use.
Scan my resume against theseMust-have
Core skills & ATS keywords
- Technical Documentation
- API Documentation
- User Guides
- Content Management
- Editing
- Information Architecture
- Markdown
- Style Guides
- Marketing Strategy
- Content Creation
- SEO
- Marketing Analytics
- Campaign Management
- Copywriting
- Social Media
Tools & tech
Tools and technologies to name
- Confluence
- Markdown
- Git
- MadCap Flare
- Swagger
- Google Docs
- Google Analytics
- HubSpot
- Canva
- Mailchimp
- Google Ads
Soft skills
Soft skills recruiters look for
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Work Ethic
- Initiative
- Leadership
Strong verbs
Action verbs to start bullets
- Documented
- Wrote
- Edited
- Standardized
- Created
- Improved
- Achieved
- Managed
- Developed
- Delivered
- Led
- Increased
- Reduced
- Streamlined
- Implemented
- Coordinated
- Optimized
- Collaborated
- Executed
Credentials
Certifications that help
- Society for Technical Communication (STC) Certification
How to use these
Keywords get you read. Context gets you hired.
- Match the posting first.The list above is a strong baseline, but the keywords that matter most are the ones in the exact job description you're applying to.
- Put them in context. Work each keyword into a real bullet point or skill line - ATS filters weight keywords inside your experience over a bare list.
- Quantify. Pair a keyword with a number wherever you can (documented X by Y%). Recruiters scan for measurable outcomes.
- Check your match.Paste your resume and the job description into Cvali to see which of these keywords you're missing before you apply.
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All technical writer keywords in one line
Technical Documentation · API Documentation · User Guides · Content Management · Editing · Information Architecture · Markdown · Style Guides · Marketing Strategy · Content Creation · SEO · Marketing Analytics · Campaign Management · Copywriting · Social Media · Confluence · Markdown · Git · MadCap Flare · Swagger · Google Docs · Google Analytics · HubSpot · Canva · Mailchimp · Google Ads
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Technical Writer resume exampleFAQ
Technical Writer resume keyword questions
How many keywords should a technical writer resume have?
Aim to naturally include 8-12 of the most relevant keywords from the job description you're applying to. Don't stuff - each keyword should sit inside a real bullet point or skill line.
Where do these keywords go on the resume?
Spread them across your skills section, job bullet points, and summary. ATS filters weight keywords that appear in context (inside experience) more than a bare skills list.
Will copying these guarantee I pass the ATS?
No - they're a starting point. The keywords that matter most are the ones in the specific job posting. Paste your resume and that job description into Cvali to see your real match score.
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