Keywords by Category
Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections
skills(12 terms)
- policy research
- legislative analysis
- data analysis
- report writing
- stakeholder engagement
- patrol
- investigations
- community policing
- de-escalation
- fire suppression
- emergency medical response
- rescue operations
tools(12 terms)
- stata
- excel
- tableau
- lexisnexis
- cad systems
- body cameras
- rms
- radio communication
- scba
- thermal imaging
- hydraulic rescue tools
- fire apparatus
job-titles(10 terms)
- policy analyst
- police officer
- firefighter
- social worker
- urban planner
- grant writer
- intelligence analyst
- public health specialist
- military officer
- administrative officer
certifications(10 terms)
- master of public policy
- post certification
- firefighter i and ii, emt-b
- licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)
- aicp
- grant professional certified (gpc)
- top secret/sci clearance
- certified in public health (cph)
- secret clearance
- certified administrative professional (cap)
How to Use These Government & Public Sector Keywords
Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing
- Use the exact title and grade from the posting, e.g. 'GS-11'.
- Include hours per week and supervisor details for federal resumes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What keywords should a government & public sector resume include?
Role-specific skills such as Policy Research, Legislative Analysis, Data Analysis, named tools like Stata, Excel, and recognized certifications.