Bring Your Experience to Life
Standing out in a pile of job applications can be tough. Using active verbs on your cover letter and résumé can help hiring managers get a clear picture of your skills and experience. Use this list, organized by skill family, to find the perfect wording for your application materials.
Achievement
Accelerated |
Established |
Obtained |
Analysis/Problem Solving
Abstracted |
Examined |
Qualified |
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Addressed |
Debated |
Joined |
Creation and Development
Acted |
Drafted |
Perceived |
Negotiation
Advised |
Convinced |
Motivated |
Operations
Adapted |
Fixed |
Ran |
Organization
Accumulated |
Graphed |
Reorganized |
Persuasion
Advertised |
Expressed |
Persuaded |
Service/Assistance
Advised |
Counseled |
Listened |
Teaching and Counseling
Adapted |
Empathized |
Perceived |
Supervision, Management, and Leadership
Administered |
Executed |
Operated |