In the modern job market, keywords are everything. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiters alike scan CVs for specific terms that align with the job description. If your CV is missing these crucial keywords, it might be rejected before a human even sees it. So, how can you be sure you're hitting the mark?

This is where Flashy steps in. Our tool's AI-powered analysis goes beyond a simple word match; it identifies the key skills, technologies, and qualifications that matter most for a role and shows you where your CV might be falling short.

Why Keywords Are More Than Just Buzzwords

Keywords are the foundation of a targeted CV. They demonstrate that you understand the role and speak the language of the industry. Using the right keywords ensures that your application is seen by the right people and that your most relevant qualifications are front and center.

For more on how to tailor your CV, don't miss our guide on tailoring your CV for each job.

How Flashy Finds the Gaps

When you analyze your CV and a job description with Flashy, our AI performs a comprehensive scan of both documents. It identifies the core criteria from the JD and then cross-references your CV to see how well you match up.

• Direct Keyword Matches: Flashy will confirm which keywords you've successfully included.
• Missing Keywords: This is the critical part. Flashy will highlight the keywords that are present in the JD but missing from your CV.
• Contextual Understanding: Unlike a simple CTRL+F search, our AI understands the context. It knows that "project management" and "leading projects" are related, but it also knows when a specific term like "Agile" or "Scrum" is a hard requirement.

From Identification to Implementation

Once Flashy identifies the missing keywords, the next step is to integrate them naturally into your CV. Here are a few tips:

• Don't Just List Them: Weave the keywords into your bullet points, describing your accomplishments. Instead of a "Skills" section with "communication," write a bullet point like "Communicated project progress to stakeholders, leading to a 15% increase in team efficiency."
• Quantify Your Achievements: Adding numbers to your accomplishments makes them more impactful. For example, "Managed a team of 5" is stronger than "Managed a team."
• Reflect the Job Description's Language: If the JD uses a specific term, try to use that same term in your CV.

By systematically addressing the keyword gaps that Flashy identifies, you can create a CV that is perfectly optimized for both automated systems and human recruiters. To learn about common pitfalls, check out our article on top CV mistakes.

Ready to find out which keywords you're missing? Head over to Flashy and give it a try.