by S. Jeffery
Hey guys thanks for tuning in this week! Last time I looked at the content of your resume and we discussed the wording, do you use words that convey your leadership skills or words that are passive (boring) and will only put the interviewer to sleep. I understand that some of you may be wondering: What words can I use to impress the recruiter so that I can get an interview?
Here are twenty (20) words you can use on your résumé that will not only help you better convey your leadership capabilities but also influence the employer/recruiter to give you an interview. But first a quick tip on active versus passive verbs.
Active verbs convey to the recruiter that you took charge, that you were actively involved in a task and that your actions were integral to the success of the business venture you were involved in. It is like saying that your input was critical to the success of the business. They also demonstrate your leadership skills in such a way as to give the recruiter a clearer insight into your abilities. And they also sound better and give the impression of confidence the recruiter will be impressed with. Passive verbs are the complete opposite. They do not convey the impression of confidence, they only show you as a participant not a integral part of the whole, and will not provide evidence of your leadership skills. So don't use them. Here are examples of the active verbs I'm talking about:
Hey guys thanks for tuning in this week! Last time I looked at the content of your resume and we discussed the wording, do you use words that convey your leadership skills or words that are passive (boring) and will only put the interviewer to sleep. I understand that some of you may be wondering: What words can I use to impress the recruiter so that I can get an interview?
Here are twenty (20) words you can use on your résumé that will not only help you better convey your leadership capabilities but also influence the employer/recruiter to give you an interview. But first a quick tip on active versus passive verbs.
Active verbs convey to the recruiter that you took charge, that you were actively involved in a task and that your actions were integral to the success of the business venture you were involved in. It is like saying that your input was critical to the success of the business. They also demonstrate your leadership skills in such a way as to give the recruiter a clearer insight into your abilities. And they also sound better and give the impression of confidence the recruiter will be impressed with. Passive verbs are the complete opposite. They do not convey the impression of confidence, they only show you as a participant not a integral part of the whole, and will not provide evidence of your leadership skills. So don't use them. Here are examples of the active verbs I'm talking about:
- Implemented
- Delivered
- Managed
- Organized
- Planned
- Influenced
- Improved
- Resolved
- Led (to lead a team) past tense
- Increased/Reduced (quantifying words*)
- Trained
- Analyzed (Analysed - British English)
- Negotiated
- Presented
- Developed
- Supported
- Arranged
- Liaised
- Monitored
- Instructed
*Quantifying words - Words used as a measurement of value. They often indicate change brought about by something... in this case YOU.
Well here are my twenty words, I am sure you can think of much more, of course the list is not exhaustive and you may have thought of more words that I haven't listed here. This is just a guide to help you.
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