Power Words for Your Resume

Posted on Sunday, February 25, 2007 by Frank Roche

Developed. Negotiated. Revitalized. | Bolstered. Conceptualized. Fortified. | Induced. Launched. Prompted.

Ever need just the right power word for your resume? Here’s a complete list of English power words from eMurse that you can use to “bolster,” “fashion,” and “modernize” your curriculum vitae.

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User Comments

  1. Alex Rudloff

    Feb 26th, 2007

    Thanks for the shout out! :)

    Best,

    Alex Rudloff
    Emurse.com

  2. Frank Roche

    Feb 26th, 2007

    Alex, that is a very good and complete list. Amazing resource, actually. Thanks for doing that! I think a lot of people would do well to check out what you wrote there.

  3. Resume Writing Services

    Dec 15th, 2008

    Here are common list of words that are most disliked by HR managers when a resume is assessed for a possible job match. Those words are:

    Ambitious
    Competent
    Creative
    Detail-Oriented
    Efficient
    Experienced
    Well-Organized
    Knowledgeable
    Innovative
    Reliable
    Self-Motivated and
    Team Player.

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