As you write your resume, particularly to describe your work experience, and college and community involvement, be sure to use appealing action verbs. The words will accentuate experiences, skills, and characteristics, they’ll leap from the page.
Not every action verb works for everyone, here are a few to consider for your resume:
Management/Leadership Skills
Administered – Authorized – Delegated – Directed – Established – Increased – Instituted – Managed – Organized – Produced – Strengthened – Supervised
Communication Skills
Arranged – Authored – Composed – Developed – Formulated – Interviewed – Moderated – Negotiated – Presented – Recruited
Research Skills
Analyzed – Critiqued – Diagnosed – Evaluated – Measured – Solved – Systematized
Technical Skills
Assembled – Calculated – Constructed – Designed – Overhauled – Regulated – Standardized
Teaching Skills
Advised – Coached – Facilitated – Guided – Instructed – Persuaded – Tutored
Financial Skills
Adjusted – Allocated – Audited – Conserved – Forecasted – Programmed – Reconciled
Creative Skills
Adapted – Conceptualized – Customized – Directed – Illustrated – Modeled – Performed – Shaped
Helping Skills
Advocated – Assisted – Collaborated – Demonstrated – Ensured – Provided – Resolved
Organization Skills
Charted – Compiled – Distributed – Executed – Implemented – Monitored – Processed – Validated
Accomplishments
Completed – Exceeded – Improved – Spearheaded – Surpasseed