Best and Worst Words to Use for Resume Writing

 
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A recent survey reaffirms what we have known for a long time - resume writing is key and that employers spend a very short time scanning resumes.  On average, employers spend only about 7 seconds scanning resumes.  The Recruiters also shared which words and phrases they love to see on resumes and which words and phrases are a turn off.  How many of these words are you using?

Resume writing words and phrases recruiters HATE

1. Best of breed: 38%

2. Go-getter: 27%

3. Think outside of the box: 26%

4. Synergy: 22%

5. Go-to person: 22%

6. Thought leadership: 16%

7. Value add: 16%

8. Results-driven: 16%

9. Team player: 15%

10. Bottom-line: 14%

11. Hard worker: 13%

12. Strategic thinker: 12%

13. Dynamic: 12%

14. Self-motivated: 12%

15. Detail-oriented: 11%

16. Proactively: 11%

17. Track record: 10%

Resume writing words and phrases recruiters LOVE

1. Achieved: 52%

2. Improved: 48%

3. Trained/Mentored: 47%

4. Managed: 44%

5. Created: 43%

6. Resolved: 40%

7. Volunteered: 35%

8. Influenced: 29%

9. Increased/Decreased: 28%

10. Ideas: 27%

11. Negotiated: 25%

12. Launched: 24%

13. Revenue/Profits: 23%

14. Under budget: 16%

15. Won: 13%

 
End Resume FailsDr. Marcia F. RobinsonJob Search Tips, Resume