Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terms that tend to trip people up in the documents ResumeWinanalyzes. Each one includes real examples and why it matters when you're making a decision.
Action Verb
An action verb is a strong, specific verb used to start a resume bullet — launched, shipped, reduced, built.
Applicant Tracking
Applicant tracking is the process of managing candidates through a hiring pipeline — applied, screened, interviewed, offered, hired.
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to receive, parse, and filter job applications.
Boolean Search
Boolean search uses operators like AND, OR, NOT, and quotes to refine queries — the technique recruiters use to search LinkedIn, ATS databases, and resume pools.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is a short note accompanying your resume that explains why you're a fit for the specific role.
Functional Resume
A functional resume groups experience by skill or function rather than by job, hiding dates and employers.
Keyword Density
Keyword density is how often role-relevant terms appear in your resume relative to the overall text.
Parsing
Resume parsing is the ATS process of extracting structured fields — name, employers, dates, skills — from your uploaded resume.
Quantified Achievement
A quantified achievement is a resume bullet that includes a specific number — percent, dollar amount, time saved, users affected.
Reverse Chronological
A reverse chronological resume lists your experience newest-first, which is what ATS systems and recruiters expect.