If key qualities are listed in the description of a role, is it best to avoid using the direct phrasing used in your CV?

Don’t just copy and paste the employer’s wording—but don’t completely change it either.The best approach is to reflect the same idea using your own natural phrasing, while still making it obvious you meet the requirement. When companies (like E.ON) list qualities such as “technical interest”, they’re often:Using standardised criteria for screeningLooking for evidence that matches those keywordsRecruiters (and ATS systems) scan for alignment—but they also want authenticity.our example is actually strong:Job description: Technical interestYour CV: Curiosity in how things work and how technology is appliedThis works well because:It shows the same competencyIt sounds more natural and specificIt gives insight into how you demonstrate that interest