5 “weak” action verbs to remove from your resume today.
These words minimize your skill and the work you have done.
This could potentially be the reason you are not getting shortlisted for that interview.
Here we go!
These words minimize your skill and the work you have done.
This could potentially be the reason you are not getting shortlisted for that interview.
Here we go!
But what are Resume ‘Action Verbs’?
Resume action verbs are words that can indicate your skills, work experience or achievements by showing an action or exertion made.
Resume action verbs are words that can indicate your skills, work experience or achievements by showing an action or exertion made.
5 Weak Action Verbs:
1. Worked. This may be replaced with action words “Implemented” or “Developed”
2. Assisted: This could be replaced with “Administered”, “Achieved”, “Built”.
3. Prepared: This could be replaced with “Delivered”, “Designed” or “Created”
1. Worked. This may be replaced with action words “Implemented” or “Developed”
2. Assisted: This could be replaced with “Administered”, “Achieved”, “Built”.
3. Prepared: This could be replaced with “Delivered”, “Designed” or “Created”
4. Supported: This could be replaced with “Led”, “Trained” or “Oversaw”.
5. Helped: This could be replaced with “Collaborated (with)”.
5. Helped: This could be replaced with “Collaborated (with)”.
Keep in mind that your CV/ Resume only has approximately 7 seconds to catch the attention of recruiters. Please make it count.
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