Sooner or later, in all likelihood your resume is going to wind up in one or more - probably several - resume databases. These databases allow recruiters and large corporations to scan for certain key terms and phrases. So, it pays to prepare your resume with this in mind.
Let’s take an example with a very common term - Masters of Business Administration. Seems simple enough that this term would show up frequently when searching for qualified candidates.
But, if your resume indicates that you have a “Masters of Business Administration” and the database search term is MBA, your resume will not turn up in the search.
The solution? Find a way to work both the abbreviation as well as the long version in your resume. For example somewhere in your employment history section, use the short version. Then, in the education section, use the long version. This way, you are covered and will get maximum exposure.
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