How to Write Industry-Specific and Professional Terminology in a Resume

Problem Description:
In a resume, the appropriate use of industry-specific terminology and professional jargon can reflect the applicant's professionalism and help the resume quickly pass the screening by recruiters. However, improper use (such as excessive jargon or obscure terms) can instead reduce the efficiency of information transmission. This topic will explain how to balance the use of terminology to showcase professionalism while ensuring the resume is clear and easy to understand.

Solution Process:

1. Clarify the Core Objective of Using Terminology

   • The role of terminology is to convey information precisely, not to show off knowledge. For example, a programmer writing "Implemented a microservices architecture using Spring Boot" is more professional than "wrote code for the system."
   • It is necessary to distinguish between two types of audiences: HR (initial screening) and department heads (secondary screening). HR may not be familiar with deep technical terms but can identify keywords; department experts focus on the practical skills behind the terminology.

2. Select Key Terminology: Align with Job Requirements

   • Analyze the responsibilities and requirements of the job posting to extract high-frequency terms (e.g., "KPI optimization," "user persona," "agile development").
   • Prioritize using industry-standard terminology (e.g., "ROI," "SaaS") and avoid obscure abbreviations or company-specific terms. For example, write "CRM system" instead of "company customer management tool."

3. Use Terminology in Layers: Balance Readability and Professionalism

   • Title or Summary Section: Use general language to outline core competencies, appropriately incorporating keywords.
     • Example: "10 years of experience in financial risk control, familiar with anti-fraud models and compliance processes."
   • Work Experience Details: Use professional terminology in-depth within specific descriptions, but pair it with achievements.
     • Bad example: "Responsible for OLAP engine optimization" → Too vague.
     • Good example: "Reduced OLAP query latency by 40% by optimizing query indexes in Apache Druid" (showcases both the tech stack and the value delivered).

4. Avoid Terminology Misuse: Support Professionalism with Examples

   • Each term should correspond to a specific action or achievement. For example:
     • Vague statement: "Proficient in machine learning algorithms."
     • Effective statement: "Applied the XGBoost model to optimize user churn prediction, increasing accuracy to 92%."
   • If the terminology involves niche technology, briefly add an explanation. Example: "Used Elasticsearch (a distributed search engine) to process billions of log data entries."

5. Cross-Validate the Rationality of Terminology

   • After completing the resume, read through it to check for the following issues:
     • Terminology Overload: Vague statements like "empowered the closed-loop ecosystem of the vertical track" should be changed to "increased e-commerce repurchase rate through user data analysis."
     • Terminology Contradictions: For example, writing both "proficient in Java" and "only participated in basic module development". Ensure that the terminology matches the depth of experience.
   • Ask a non-professional to read the resume. If they can understand more than 70% of the content, the terminology difficulty is appropriate.

Summary:
Industry terminology is the "professional code" of a resume. When using it, it is essential to closely align with job requirements, present it in layers, and support it with examples. The ultimate goal is to ensure the resume passes automated screening (keyword matching) while allowing recruiters to quickly recognize your professional value.