Replace Passive Language with Powerful Action Verbs

Strengthen Your CV with Powerful Action Verbs! 

Using the right action verbs in your resume can make a significant difference. They not only showcase your achievements more vividly but also capture the attention of hiring managers. Action verbs like "Directed," "Authored," and "Engineered" convey your impact with clarity and confidence.

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Instead of saying "Responsible for leading…, try starting with "Directed",

"Managed" or "Spearheaded"

Instead of "Duties included writing.." start your bullet point with

"Authored" or "Documented"

If you're responsible for starting something, you can use words like

"launched", "pioneered", or "implemented".

Action verbs you envisioned and brought a project to life:

• Administered

• Built

• Charted

• Created

• Designed

• Developed

• Devised

• Founded

• Engineered

• Established

• Formalized

• Formed

Action verbs you saved the company time or money:

• Conserved

• Consolidated

• Decreased

• Deducted

• Diagnosed

• Lessened

• Reconciled

• Reduced

• Yielded

Action verbs you increased efficiency, sales, revenue..

• Accelerated

• Achieved

• Advanced

• Amplified

• Boosted

• Capitalized

• Delivered

• Enhanced

• Expanded

• Expedited

• Furthered

• Gained

Action verbs you changed or improved something:

• Centralized

• Clarified

• Converted

• Customized

• Influenced

• Integrated

• Merged

• Modified

• Overhauled

• Redesigned

• Refined

• Refocused

Action verbs you managed a team:

• Aligned

• Cultivated

• Directed

• Enabled

• Facilitated

• Fostered

• Guided

• Hired

• Inspired

Take time once a month and update your resume. If you don't, you will forget things you did on the job.

Keep a "long form" of things you've done on the job. You can use the long form to create the perfect resume for a job you're trying to get, and you won't have to stretch the truth to do it.

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