Are you preparing your CV? Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over, such as “do”, “make”, etc. They’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your accomplishments. If you want to update your resume, switch up a few of those common words and phrases with strong, compelling action verbs that will catch hiring managers’ eyes.

 

1. Do

 

Implement

I worked with the development team and tried to implement those ideas.

 

Carry out

Carried out a new system to better serve customers.

 

2. Make

 

Design

Designed PowerPoint presentations on best customer service practices.

 

Develop

Developed a photo editing program in partnership with an American expert.

 

3. Lead

 

Coordinate

Coordinated the whole Christmas campaign with the PR team.

 

Oversee

Oversaw the daily operations of a wind power plant.

 

4. Help

 

Assist

Assisted veterinarians in the care of animals.

 

Provide

Provided administrative duties when needed.