How can I sell myself on paper??
When drafting a CV it’s important that every sentence starts with a stong, impactful action word. Descriptive verbs at the beginning of a sentence provide additional impact and a stronger impression on potential employers.
Thinking of these action words can be difficult and quite often jobseekers end up with CVs with bullet points that are repetitive and non-impactful
Example
Which looks better?
For my final year in college I surveyed a group of employers to find out their opinions of the job market. This involved interviewing employers both formally and informally. We used a database system and were awarded a 2:1 for the project
OR
Planned and devised a survey of employer’s attitudes to the current jobs market as part of my final year project. Interviewed 40 teachers and assembled, analysed and interpreted data over a period of 2 weeks using a SQL database system. Completed the project 4 weeks ahead of schedule and was awarded a 2:1 Grade
Below are some action words that should help in making your CV more impressive and enticing!!
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Sample Action Words
( Sorry about the long list! IIt’s impossible to do a table of action words on linkedin! )
Uncovered
Created
Generated
Scheduled
Strengthened
Planned
Accomplished
Implemented
Presented
Tracked
Achieved
Processed
Administered
Produced
Launched
Analysed
Increased
Maintained
Utilised
Transferred
Approved
Influenced
Managed
Transformed
Budgeted
Innovated
Proposed
Motivated
Translated
Built
Verified
Installed
Provided
Negotiated
Completed
Purchased
Introduced
Recommended
Organised
Established
Devised
Delivered
Consolidated
Demonstrated
Controlled
Devised
Researched
Spearheaded
Coordinated
Revised
Structured
Expanded
Forecasted
Succeeded
Earned
Founded
Eliminated
Accelerated
Streamlined
Participated
Improved
Reduced
Maintained
Led
Revamped
Accelerated
Enhanced
Forged
Traded
Promoted
Delegated
Invented
Trained
Superseded
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