50 Keywords That Can Ruin Your Resume
If you are looking for a job change and are aiming to write an eye-catching resume, this may surprise you. Some keywords or buzzwords you use in your CV could actually ruin your chances of getting that dream job. Why? You want your resume to stand out. The best way to sell yourself is to show, don’t tell. Explain your accomplishments rather than spouting them off in trite ways. So check your resume for these boilerplate words and phrases. If you find them, replace them–or at the very least, elaborate upon them — with real-life, specific examples. So when making your resume, keep the following words out of the scene.
1. Team player 2. Detailed-oriented 3. Proven track record of success 4. Experienced 5. Excellent communication skills 6. Leadership skills 7. Go-to person 8. Managed cross-functional teams 9. Exceptional organizational skills 10. Self-starter 11. Results-oriented professional 12. Bottom-line orientated 13. Works well with customers 14. Strong negotiation skills 15. Goal-oriented 16. People-person 17. Dynamic 18. Innovative 19. Proven ability 20. Top-flight 21. Motivated 22. Bottom-line focused 23. Responsible for 24. Assisted with 25. Skilled problem solver 26. Accustomed to fast-paced environments 27. Strong work ethic 28. Works well with all levels of staff 29. Met (or exceeded) expectations 30. Savvy business professional 31. Strong presentation skills 32. Looking for a challenging opportunity 33. Cutting-edge 34. Multi-tasker 35. Proactive 36. Seasoned professional 37. Perfectionist 38. Highly skilled 39. Functioned as 40. Duties included 41. Actions encompassed 42. Best-in-class 43. Strategic thinker 44. Trustworthy 45. Flexible 46. Works well under pressure 47. Quick learner 48. Partnered with others 49. Results-focused 50. Out-of-the-box thinker
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If you are looking for a job change and are aiming to write an eye-catching resume, this may surprise you. Some keywords or buzzwords you use in your CV could actually ruin your chances of getting that dream job. Why? You want your resume to stand out. The best way to sell yourself is to show, don’t tell. Explain your accomplishments rather than spouting them off in trite ways. So check your resume for these boilerplate words and phrases. If you find them, replace them–or at the very least, elaborate upon them — with real-life, specific examples. So when making your resume, keep the following words out of the scene.
1. Team player 2. Detailed-oriented 3. Proven track record of success 4. Experienced 5. Excellent communication skills 6. Leadership skills 7. Go-to person 8. Managed cross-functional teams 9. Exceptional organizational skills 10. Self-starter 11. Results-oriented professional 12. Bottom-line orientated 13. Works well with customers 14. Strong negotiation skills 15. Goal-oriented 16. People-person 17. Dynamic 18. Innovative 19. Proven ability 20. Top-flight 21. Motivated 22. Bottom-line focused 23. Responsible for 24. Assisted with 25. Skilled problem solver 26. Accustomed to fast-paced environments 27. Strong work ethic 28. Works well with all levels of staff 29. Met (or exceeded) expectations 30. Savvy business professional 31. Strong presentation skills 32. Looking for a challenging opportunity 33. Cutting-edge 34. Multi-tasker 35. Proactive 36. Seasoned professional 37. Perfectionist 38. Highly skilled 39. Functioned as 40. Duties included 41. Actions encompassed 42. Best-in-class 43. Strategic thinker 44. Trustworthy 45. Flexible 46. Works well under pressure 47. Quick learner 48. Partnered with others 49. Results-focused 50. Out-of-the-box thinker
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