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Better Verbs to Put on Your Resume to Replace “Responsible for” and Other Tired Phrases

Better Verbs
By: Angie Balman

Better Verbs to Put on Your Resume to Replace “Responsible for” and Other Tired Phrases

The job market competition is stiffer today than ever before! It is important that your resume stand out. Employers, like movie audiences, respond to action and achievements more than traditional, predictable, and generic phrasing. Consider trading in the mundane phrases that are threatening to sabotage your resume with some action-packed verbs!

Examples of tired phrases:

1) “Responsible for” – Could be interpreted as something you had to do. Instead try describing your achievement in more detail. Try substituting this phrase with words like “created,” “produced,” or “designed.”
2) “Assisted/Helped” – A resume is meant to showcase YOU and your great accomplishments. It is in your best interest to pick verbs that will demonstrate your value instead of selling yourself short. “Advocated,” “negotiated”, and “reviewed” are examples of more suitable verb options than the tired and overused “assisted” or “helped.”
3) “Communicated” – Everyone is communicating constantly! It is important that your resume uses detailed terminology that highlights exactly how and what you have communicated previously. Alternatives include, “documented,” “illustrated,” and “publicized.”

Don’t let boring, tired phrases sink your resume! Revive it with some action verbs today!

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