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6 Words You Are Using That Can Ruin Your Resume


If you are looking for a job change and are aiming to write an eye-catching resume, this article may surprise you. Some words you use in your CV could actually ruin your chances of getting that dream job. Why? Because those words are overused. You need to understand that your one resume is just one of the pile. And there is a big chance there is only one person who looks through them. When a hiring manager sees the same words in every single CV it makes him sad. Hiring managers are tired of hearing vague, clichéd words like “team player” and “hard worker.” So if you don't want you to resume being tossed in the trash, you should avoid this 6 words:
“Responsible For”
Reading this term, the recruiter can almost picture the average, uninspired employee mechanically fulfilling his or her job requirements—no more, no less. Having been responsible for something isn’t something you did—it’s something that happened to you. Turn phrases like “responsible for” into “managed,” “led,” or other decisive, strong verbs.
The “Objective” section of a resume is usually better replaced by a summary of your background and achievements, and a description of what you have to offer an employer. An exception might be if you haven’t applied for a specific job and don’t have a lot of experience that speaks to the position you’d like to achieve.
"Utilized"
You should try to avoid using such inflated words. word "use" is just fine. Don't try to sound smarter with "utilized". We are all afraid to sound too simple. But if using flowery words doen't mean anything or doesn't describe your actuall achievments don'y use them.
“Assisted” & "
Telling an employer on your resume that you assisted somebody with something is only as informative as you make it. Honestly, hiring managers want to know what you did, not how you helped. If you're familiar enough with a task to put it on your resume, you can choose a better word than assist. Assisted and Helped are not always power verbs. They often just lead to vague and uninteresting bullets.
"Skillfully", "effectively", "carefully"
Hiring managers often object to words that describe how well you do a particular task. In many cases, it comes across as boastful--and it's unnecessary. If you aren't good at it, why are you putting it on your resume? Instead of using adverbs that end with "ly" look for a verb that will describe your accomplishments without ruining your resume.
"Detail Oriented"
What does detail oriented mean? Give the specifics to the details with which you are oriented. Please, orient your reader to the details. Such words take up space without communicating much. They've seen them so often that the words have lost their original energy.
By focusing on the skills, results and accomplishments that are the most related to the job for which you're applying, you'll be able to get your resume a closer look. Even an extra minute or so can help. By focusing on the facts, detailing the details, and qualifying your qualifications you may just land yourself the job interview.

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