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CV keywords by role

Big employers screen CVs with software that looks for the words in the job advert. For each role below, Honde counts which skills, qualifications and phrases come up in the open South African adverts it has, so you can see what employers ask for and where it belongs on your CV.

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  • Admin clerk

    Counted in 215 open adverts

  • Data capturer

    Written guidance (too few open adverts to count)

  • Call centre agent

    Counted in 23 open adverts

  • Receptionist

    Counted in 61 open adverts

  • Bookkeeper

    Counted in 59 open adverts

  • Accountant

    Counted in 227 open adverts

  • Registered nurse

    Counted in 154 open adverts

  • Teacher

    Counted in 49 open adverts

  • Software developer

    Counted in 473 open adverts

  • Sales representative

    Counted in 228 open adverts

  • Security officer

    Counted in 11 open adverts

  • Cashier

    Counted in 60 open adverts

  • Driver

    Counted in 46 open adverts

  • Electrician

    Counted in 28 open adverts

  • Project manager

    Counted in 127 open adverts

  • HR officer

    Counted in 48 open adverts

  • Social worker

    Written guidance (too few open adverts to count)

  • Civil engineer

    Counted in 58 open adverts