Action verbs are a key part of resume, infusing it with power and intrigue. Consider using verbs like 'advanced' and 'grew.'
"The best bragging points are demonstrating what you brought forth," says Amanda Augustine, a career expert at. That's why she recommends using verbs like "built" and "grew." "They're powerful because of what's attached after them" like a metric that illustrates your contribution, she says.
Similarly, Goredema recommends using "improved" and "advanced" because "it immediately shows that you're making a positive impact," she says. Keep them relevant to your experience, of course. Don't make anything up. But choose the verbs that really prove you've contributed."Use it once, use it twice, fine," says Augustine. "More than that, you need to start getting more creative.
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