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Key Resume Phrases and Words
The following phrases and words may help with organizing your resume statements. They convey involvement and accomplishments and make your resume more readable and effective.
| Interaction with... | Acted as liaison for/between... |
| Established... | Formulated... |
| Edited... | Handled... |
| Initiated... | Implemented... |
| Managed... | Assigned territory consisting of... |
| Maintained... | Promoted to/from... |
| Instrumental in... | Recipient of... |
| Remained as... | Innovation resulted in... |
| Honored as... | ...amounting to a total savings of... |
| Recommendations accepted by... | Administered... |
| Adept at... | Analyzed/Assessed... |
| Assisted with... | Arranged... |
| Coordinated... | Counseled... |
| Delegated... | Conducted... |
| Directed... | Demonstrated... |
| Developed... | Advised... |
| Consulted... | Delivered... |
| Budgeted... | Drafted... |
| Evaluated... | Gathered... |
| Installed... | Improved... |
| Instructed... | Investigated... |
| Negotiated... | Organized... |
| Planned... | Performed... |
| Presented... | Recommended... |
| Proven track record in... | Experience involved/included... |
| More than [ ] years experience... | Expertise and demonstrated skills... |
| Successful in/at... | Experienced in all facets/phases... |
| Knowledge of/experienced as... | Extensive training/involvement... |
| Initially employed... | Specialize in... |
| Proficient/competent at... | Temporarily assigned to... |
| Sales quota accountability... | Reported directly to... |
| Served/Operated as... | In charge of... |
| Direct/Indirect control... | Familiar with... |
| Assigned to... | Contracted/Subcontracted... |
| Provided technical assistance... | Acted/Functioned as... |
| ...on an ongoing/regular basis... | ...to ensure maximum/optimum... |
| Worked closely with... | Resulted in... |
| Accomplished... |
Additional Resume Categories
To add relevant information to your resume that focuses on special knoweldge or skills, consider the following resume headings:
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS | TECHNICAL SKILLS |
| INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE | ASSETS |
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION |
| EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS | HONORS |
| TRAVEL | LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES |
| SCHOLARSHIPS | LANGUAGES |
| INTERESTS | SKILLS |
| QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY | PRESENTATIONS |
| PUBLICATIONS | REFERENCES |
| TRAINING | VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES |
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