50 roles, updated for 2026

CV Examples
by Industry

Every example includes a before/after ATS comparison, industry keywords, 4 seniority levels, and anti-patterns that get cvs rejected. Pick your role below.

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50+

Role examples

4

Seniority levels each

97%

Of companies use ATS

2026

Updated keywords

Most Popular

Software Engineer

Before50%
After95%
Microservices
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
RESTful API
+9 more

Data Analyst

Before41%
After89%
SQL (PostgreSQL, BigQuery)
Python (Pandas, NumPy)
Tableau
Power BI
+9 more

Nurse

Before40%
After90%
HCAHPS
EHR/EMR (Epic/Cerner)
Medication Reconciliation
Readmission Rate
+9 more

Project Manager

Before40%
After90%
Agile
Scrum
PMP
Gantt Charts
+9 more

Teacher

Before39%
After89%
Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum Design
Classroom Management
IEP/504 Compliance
+9 more

Lawyer

Before43%
After91%
M&A Due Diligence
Commercial Contract Negotiation
GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA Compliance
E-Discovery (Relativity)
+9 more

What's Inside Each Example

Not just a template. A complete breakdown of what makes a cv work for ATS and recruiters.

01

Before/After Demo

Interactive comparison showing a weak cv vs an optimized one. See the exact changes that doubled the ATS score.

02

ATS Keywords Grid

The specific terms recruiters and ATS systems filter by. Missing 2-3 can drop your score below the threshold.

03

4 Seniority Levels

Entry, mid, senior, and executive examples with role-specific action verbs, bullet formulas, and metrics.

04

Anti-Patterns

Common phrases that get cvs rejected, with better alternatives. Stop making the same mistakes.

Browse by Industry

50 roles across 10 industries. Each with unique keywords, examples, and ATS strategies.

01

Technology

8 roles

Backend Developer

Node.js/Python/Java, REST APIs, PostgreSQL/MongoDB

44%93%ATS score

Cybersecurity Analyst

SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), Vulnerability Management (Tenable, Qualys)

40%90%ATS score

DevOps Engineer

IaC (Infrastructure as Code), CI/CD Pipeline, Kubernetes

42%92%ATS score

Frontend Developer

React, TypeScript, CSS/Tailwind

45%92%ATS score

Full Stack Developer

React/TypeScript/Next.js, Node.js/Express, PostgreSQL/MongoDB

46%94%ATS score

Hardware Engineer

ASIC/FPGA, PCB Layout, Signal Integrity (SI)

40%90%ATS score

IT Support Specialist

ITSM (IT Service Management), MTTR/FCR, SLA

38%88%ATS score

Software Engineer

Microservices, CI/CD, Distributed Systems

50%95%ATS score
02

Data & Analytics

3 roles

Data Analyst

SQL (PostgreSQL, BigQuery), Python (Pandas, NumPy), Tableau

41%89%ATS score

Data Engineer

Apache Spark / PySpark, Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka

45%95%ATS score

Data Scientist

Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch), Deep Learning (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers), Scikit-learn / XGBoost / LightGBM

44%94%ATS score
03

Healthcare

6 roles

Healthcare Administrator

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Days in A/R, EHR/EMR (Epic/Cerner)

40%90%ATS score

Mental Health Counselor

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR

39%89%ATS score

Nurse

HCAHPS, EHR/EMR (Epic/Cerner), Medication Reconciliation

40%90%ATS score

Pharmacist

Formulary Management, Formulary Compliance, CLMA (Closed-Loop Medication Administration)

41%89%ATS score

Physical Therapist

FIM (Functional Independence Measure), EMR/EHR (WebPT/Net Health), Patient Throughput

39%89%ATS score

Physician

Clinical Trial (Phase I/II/III), Mortality/Morbidity, Sepsis Protocols

42%90%ATS score
04

Business & Management

7 roles

Management Consultant

Strategy Development, Post-Merger Integration (PMI), Operational Due Diligence

44%92%ATS score

Manufacturing Engineer

Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), OEE Optimization, SPC / Statistical Process Control

41%90%ATS score

Operations Manager

Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Supply Chain Management

42%91%ATS score

Product Manager

Agile/Scrum, Product Requirements Document (PRD), User Stories

36%90%ATS score

Project Manager

Agile, Scrum, PMP

40%90%ATS score

Supply Chain Manager

Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning / S&OP, Procurement Management

41%90%ATS score

Training Manager

Learning Management System (LMS), Instructional Design (ADDIE/SAM), SCORM/xAPI Compliance

39%88%ATS score
05

Marketing & Creative

5 roles

Content Writer

SEO Content Strategy, Keyword Research, Long-Form Content

38%88%ATS score

Digital Marketing Specialist

SEO/SEM, Google Ads, Google Analytics 4

41%90%ATS score

Graphic Designer

Brand Identity, Visual Hierarchy, Typography

38%88%ATS score

Marketing Manager

GTM (Go-to-Market), Demand Generation, MQL/SQL/SAL

45%93%ATS score

UX Designer

User Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing & Prototyping

40%90%ATS score
06

Sales & Customer Success

7 roles

Bank Teller

Cash Handling, Drawer Balancing, AML/KYC Compliance

37%87%ATS score

Customer Success Manager

Customer Retention, Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Churn Reduction

40%89%ATS score

Insurance Agent

Policy Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Claims Management (FNOL)

39%88%ATS score

Real Estate Agent

MLS / CMA Analysis, Transaction Coordination, Contract Negotiation

37%87%ATS score

Recruiter

Full-Cycle Recruiting, ATS (Greenhouse/Lever/iCIMS), LinkedIn Recruiter

40%89%ATS score

Retail Manager

P&L Management, Revenue Growth, Visual Merchandising

38%88%ATS score

Sales Manager

Pipeline Management, Quota Attainment, Revenue Forecasting

44%92%ATS score
07

Finance & Accounting

2 roles

Accountant

GAAP/IFRS, ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

42%88%ATS score

Financial Analyst

Financial Modeling, DCF Valuation, FP&A

43%91%ATS score
08

Legal & Compliance

3 roles

Compliance Officer

AML/KYC Program Management, GDPR/HIPAA/SOX Compliance, Risk-Based Monitoring

42%90%ATS score

Lawyer

M&A Due Diligence, Commercial Contract Negotiation, GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA Compliance

43%91%ATS score

Paralegal

E-Discovery (Relativity), Pleadings & Motions Drafting, Legal Research (Westlaw/LexisNexis)

38%88%ATS score
09

Education

3 roles

College Professor

Peer-Reviewed Publication, Grant Writing (NSF/NIH), Curriculum Development

41%89%ATS score

Education Administrator

Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Instructional Leadership

40%90%ATS score

Teacher

Differentiated Instruction, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management

39%89%ATS score
10

Other Industries

6 roles

Construction Manager

Project Scheduling (CPM), Budget Management, OSHA Compliance

40%90%ATS score

Electrician

NEC Code Compliance, 480V 3-Phase Systems, Conduit Bending (EMT/Rigid)

36%87%ATS score

Government Program Analyst

Federal Budget Formulation, Program Evaluation (GPRAMA), OMB Circular A-11 / A-123

40%89%ATS score

Hotel Manager

Revenue Management (RevPAR/ADR), P&L Management, Guest Satisfaction (GSS)

38%88%ATS score

HR Manager

Employee Relations, HRIS (Workday/ADP/BambooHR), FMLA/ADA/EEOC Compliance

41%90%ATS score

Nonprofit Program Manager

Grant Writing & Management, Program Evaluation & Logic Models, Budget Management (Federal/Foundation)

39%89%ATS score

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