What’s all the buzz about Buzzwords? A buzzword is a popular word or phrase used to impress others. These words are often used on resumes to draw in employers. A CareerBuilder survey found that strong action words are more valuable than subjective words. Creating a clearer message for employers paints a much better picture on your resume. Much the same way as a suit looks more professional that a flashy outfit. Your words have that same affect. For example, it is more meaningful to say you achieved X by doing Y, rather than simply stating you’re hardworking. Strong actions words demonstrate your abilities without employers having to guess what your strengths are.
Use These:
Achieved, Improved, Trained/Mentored, Managed, Created, Resolved, Volunteered, Influenced, Increased/Decreased, Ideas, Negotiated, Launched, Revenue/Profits, Under budget, Won
Not These:
Best of breed, Go-Getter, Think Outside the Box, Synergy, Go-To Person, Thought Leadership, Value Add, Results driven, Team Player, Bottom Line, Hard Worker, Strategic thinker, Dynamic, Self-Motivated, Detail-Oriented, Proactively, Track Record
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