Power Words for Your Resume

Feb 25

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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Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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  1. Alex Rudloff says:
    February 26, 2007 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for the shout out! :)

    Best,

    Alex Rudloff
    Emurse.com

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  2. Frank Roche says:
    February 26, 2007 at 12:11 pm

    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.

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  3. Resume Writing Services says:
    December 15, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    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.

    Reply

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