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Operations ATS keywords

The keywords recruiters and applicant tracking systems look for, by job title. Use the ones that are true for you.

Operations ATS optimization tips

Include both full technology names and acronyms (e.g., "JavaScript (JS)")
List specific frameworks and version numbers when relevant
Mention cloud platforms and DevOps tools explicitly
Include methodology keywords like Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
Reference specific programming languages in your skills section

Common keywords across Operations roles

These keywords appear across multiple operations job titles. Including them in your resume improves ATS match rates for any operations position.

operationsefficiencyplanningprocessesleansix sigmavendor managementproject managementstakeholdersagilemanagementcooexecutiveleadershipbusiness analysisrequirementsdataprocess improvementfacilitiesbuilding management

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