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5. Removing Buzzwords and Cliches

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Now, I want to avoid cliches and buzzwords. Here are some examples of the types of buzzwords that I understand we should avoid: Vague or subjective words: Subjective words do not give a clear indication of your skills or achievements. Using subjective language may give the impression that you are not putting in the effort to properly articulate your skills and accomplishments. Overused buzzwords: Words like "team player", "detail-oriented", or "results-driven" are so commonly used that they have lost their impact and can make your resume unoriginal. Buzzwords are vague and often lack specific and meaningful information, and they don't provide concrete evidence of your skills. Jargon: Using industry-specific jargon can be helpful, but be careful not to overuse it. If a recruiter or hiring manager is not familiar with the jargon, they may not understand your resume. Clichés: Avoid using tired or clichéd phrases such as "think outside the box", "go-getter", or "people person". By using cliches, you are not showcasing your individuality or demonstrating what sets you apart from other candidates. The following are examples of buzzwords that should be avoided and why: Creative Creativity is a very broad and abstract way to describe your work. Instead of saying you are creative, share ideas, projects or situations where you used creativity in the workplace. Driven Every candidate is driven. If they weren't, they wouldn't apply for the job. Instead of using “driven” to describe yourself, think about your top three career accomplishments. ‍ Loyal Loyalty is not something you typically see on a job description. It is also something to earn. You can demonstrate your loyalty to a company once you've decided it's a place you'd like to commit to. Passionate Your resume and cover letter should illustrate your passion by highlighting accomplishments, awards, certifications or promotions. Motivated Similar to “driven,” most candidates are motivated to go after the job they're applying for. A better way to show strong motivation is through accomplishments and advancements at work. Organized Like “creative,” “organized” is another broad term that looks different for everyone. What does “organized” look like in your day-to-day life? Adhering to a schedule, hitting deadlines, managing a project and using apps to streamline your work are better ways to show your organizational skills. Innovative Did you contribute a new process at work or introduce a new line of business? Incorporate those innovative experiences into your resume. Professional Adding “professional” on a resume is unnecessary because how you communicate and showcase yourself will show recruiters and hiring managers your professionalism. Synergy This word is the workforce's biggest cliche, with many jokes devoted to mocking its existence. “Synergy” simply means you worked well with another person or group, which is typically a core job expectation. Hard worker “Hard” looks different for everyone. So instead of saying you're a hard worker, share a challenging experience and how you overcame it. Fast learner The best way to show you are a fast learner is to include certifications, promotions and skills on your resume. These examples communicate that you seek out learning opportunities and can take on something new in a short period of time. Team player Interpersonal relationships are an important part of the workforce, as businesses rely on multiple people to run. Instead of saying you are a team player, share projects you collaborated with other team members on. Detail-oriented Hiring managers and recruiters can start to assess if you are detail-oriented by looking at your resume and cover letter. If it is well formatted, easy to read and doesn't have typos, you're on the right track. Listing projects where you had to pay particularly close attention to detail could help here too. Good communicator Your application package is your opportunity to prove you have good communication skills. How you build your resume, write your cover letter and correspond with the hiring manager or recruiter says more than writing “good communicator” or "excellent communicator" on your resume. Strong work ethic This is another instance where showing is more important than telling. Show you have a strong work ethic by listing your hard skills, data that supports your work and any promotions, certifications or degrees earned. Best words to use on a resume instead Action Verbs Using power words like action words and active voice is always recommended when writing your resume and cover letter. Sentences written in active voice are confident and concise, which pairs well with resume writing. In an active voice, the subject (noun) performs the action (verb). ‍ Active voice: My brother painted the house. Passive voice: The house was painted by my brother. In the above example, the active-voice sentence uses five words and the passive-voice sentence uses seven. With little space to work with, active voice paired with a power word helps trim the character count and communicate your experience confidently to recruiters and hiring managers. Specific and quantifiable terms Employers are often looking for candidates who can provide concrete evidence of their abilities and achievements, and using specific terms can help you demonstrate this. Quantifiable terms such as numbers and percentages also provide concrete evidence of your accomplishments, making your claims more credible. For example: "increased sales revenue by 25%," "reduced production time by 20%," or "managed a team of 10 employees." Using these terms can increase the chances that your resume will be selected by the applicant tracking system (ATS), as these systems often prioritize resumes that use clear, relevant language. Industry-specific terminology Use industry-specific terminology to showcase your knowledge and expertise in your field and that you have a good understanding of the work involved. For example, if you're in marketing, use terms like "brand awareness," "lead generation," and "SEO." Results-oriented language Use results-oriented language to demonstrate your impact on your previous employer or organization. For example, instead of saying "worked on a project," say "developed and implemented a successful project that achieved X results." Action-oriented statements Use action-oriented statements to show how you took initiative and achieved results in your previous roles. For example, instead of saying "responsible for managing a team," say "successfully managed a team of X employees to achieve Y results." Results-oriented accomplishments Use language that highlights your specific accomplishments and their impact, such as "increased revenue by X amount," "saved the company Y dollars," or "streamlined operations, resulting in a Z% increase in efficiency." Examples of words to use on your resume instead Instead of commonly used buzzwords, consider these action words to show, not tell, your work experience. Managed Do you work with subordinates? Include how many people managed and the scope of work. Managing doesn't only involve people, though. You can also manage projects, communication, inventory and more. Grew Similar to “improved,” using the word “grew” with hard data shows hiring managers and recruiters you do your job well and aren't satisfied with stagnancy. Led Communicate your leadership experience by incorporating “led” in your resume. Leadership is a sought-after quality, so think of any opportunity—within or outside your career—to show your skills. Researched If the job you're pursuing requires you to dig deep into information, use the word “researched” and describe how you gathered that information. Identified Pair “identified” with any examples that highlight your curiosity and ability to problem solve. Oversaw Workers charged with overseeing a project or job are typically trustworthy and responsible, traits you want to convey in your resume and cover letter. Operated The word “operated” implies some sort of skill needed. Introduce hiring managers and recruiters to any skills you have that other candidates don't. Improved Hiring managers and recruiters love seeing results. Use data and analytics to show how you used your knowledge and skills to improve something. Planned Another way to communicate your organizational skills is to use the word “planned” to describe work, projects or events you put together. Collaborated Collaborations and partnerships are strong examples of being a team player. If you worked with another department or professionals outside your company, “collaborated” is a great way to show you work well with others. Trained If you've trained someone on a job or skill, incorporate that detail into your resume, as it proves you are knowledgeable enough to pass that information onto someone else. Coordinated Using the word “coordinated” and sharing an example will get more attention than writing “organized” on your resume. Show how you are organized by highlighting the work, teams, initiatives and partnerships you've coordinated. Executed Did you see a project from start to finish? Use “executed” to describe your experience on the project. Delegated Show your assertive side by sharing examples where you delegated work for a more efficient process. Mentored Mentoring shows you are knowledgeable in a particular area. Have you mentored any young professionals? Make sure you include it in your resume. Using the above words shows recruiters and hiring managers what you have done in your career and what you can do for their company. They show action and highlight accomplishment, which is what you want on your resume. Your Instructions: Take into account the most recent resume we've been discussing and everything above here about buzzwords and cliches. Review my resume and point out any usages of buzzwords and cliches and suggestions on improving. The suggestions I provided of buzzwords and cliches are by no means exhaustive and you should think about and point out other examples in my resume that follow the guidelines I've given you

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