Resume synonyms for overused words
The words every resume leans on, and what to write instead. Each page groups replacements by meaning, says when each one fits, and rewrites real bullets before and after.
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Achieved
16 synonyms
Attained, Earned, Delivered
AdjectiveAnalytical
16 synonyms
Data-driven, Logical, Investigative
VerbAnalyzed
17 synonyms
Evaluated, Quantified, Identified
VerbBuilt
15 synonyms
Engineered, Assembled, Grew
VerbCollaborated
15 synonyms
Partnered, Liaised, Contributed
VerbCommunicated
17 synonyms
Presented, Authored, Liaised
VerbCoordinated
15 synonyms
Orchestrated, Scheduled, Directed
VerbCreated
17 synonyms
Designed, Authored, Conceived
VerbDesigned
16 synonyms
Illustrated, Architected, Developed
AdjectiveDetail-oriented
15 synonyms
Meticulous, Thorough, Methodical
VerbDeveloped
17 synonyms
Built, Designed, Expanded
AdjectiveExperienced
16 synonyms
Seasoned, Veteran, Practiced
VerbHandled
15 synonyms
Processed, Resolved, Oversaw
VerbHelped
15 synonyms
Contributed, Advised, Resolved
VerbImplemented
16 synonyms
Deployed, Configured, Launched
VerbImproved
17 synonyms
Enhanced, Streamlined, Increased
VerbIncreased
15 synonyms
Grew, Boosted, Generated
PhraseKnowledge of
14 synonyms
Experience with, Expertise in, Familiarity with
VerbLaunched
15 synonyms
Released, Introduced, Spearheaded
VerbLed
16 synonyms
Spearheaded, Directed, Drove
VerbManaged
21 synonyms
Led, Oversaw, Administered, Owned
VerbMentored
15 synonyms
Coached, Trained, Developed
AdjectiveMotivated
14 synonyms
Self-starting, Driven, Tenacious
VerbNegotiated
15 synonyms
Brokered, Renegotiated, Persuaded
VerbOrganized
16 synonyms
Coordinated, Structured, Methodical
VerbOversaw
15 synonyms
Directed, Supervised, Owned
AdjectivePassionate
15 synonyms
Dedicated, Enthusiastic, Mission-driven
VerbPlanned
15 synonyms
Strategized, Scheduled, Organized
VerbPresented
15 synonyms
Delivered, Pitched, Briefed
VerbReduced
16 synonyms
Cut, Shortened, Minimized
VerbResearched
17 synonyms
Investigated, Studied, Discovered
PhraseResponsible for
16 synonyms
Owned, Handled, Maintained
AdjectiveSkilled
15 synonyms
Proficient, Capable, Hands-on
VerbSolved
16 synonyms
Resolved, Diagnosed, Overcame
AdjectiveStrong
14 synonyms
Proven, Demonstrated, Resilient
AdjectiveSuccessful
14 synonyms
Proven, Effective, Delivered
VerbSupported
15 synonyms
Assisted, Served, Sustained
PhraseTeam player
15 synonyms
Collaborative, Cross-functional partner, Dependable
VerbTrained
16 synonyms
Instructed, Coached, Designed
VerbWorked
16 synonyms
Collaborated, Executed, Served
Why swap these words
Recruiters skim. Words like managed, helped and responsible for describe duties anyone in the role had, so the eye slides past them. A precise verb plus a number tells the reader what you did and how well.
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