Hiring managers are trying to attract a wide range of candidates for positions and the keywords in the job description can give you an indication of whether you are going to be a fit for the position.  A recent issue of HR Magazine describes some phrases that are being used in recruiting to let prospective employees know what they are looking for.  These are some of the ones that you could find in the ‘requirements' and/or ‘qualifications' sections.

• Skill level or training required.... Technical skills like programming, software knowledge, and computer expertise could be expressed in various ways by an employer's recruiting language. "Digital native", "ninja", and "guru" are a few of the newer phrases. So be sure that you aren't just looking for ‘expert' or ‘proficient' to define the level of skill you need to have for the position.
• Personality traits preferred... Words like ‘team-player', ‘outgoing' used to help signal that the job will require a high level of verbal communication. Now "high-energy" and "enthusiastic" try to recruit candidates that can maintain a consistently positive approach to their work culture.
• Specifics to fit the level of the job... One of the ways you can quickly determine your ability to be a fit for the position is to look for content in the description that refers to categories of specific requirements. These can include education level "minimum 3.0 GPA", language skills "bilingual in Spanish", or licensure/certifications. Check out these phrases first to minimize the time you spend reading postings that are clearly not a match for you.