Among the best phrases I have read in various Curriculums – This one stands out
“I am an innovative problem solver with a proven track record of extensive business experience motivated by results-oriented approaches, which adds to my dynamic personality and demonstrates my ability to work as a team in a fast-paced work environment. That’s why I know I’m perfect for your company.
Did you find something strange?
Well this wouldn’t be the first or last you’d read if you’re in the industry I’m in.
Here are some more overused phrases on resumes.
The reason to avoid them is that they have lost their freshness due to being overused by too many people, especially those who copy and paste from the internet.
See if you’ve used any, and if you have, be sure to change them.
1. Ability to handle pressure
2. Able to work in a fast paced environment
3. I exceeded all departmental productivity goals.
4. Exceptional and multitasking
5. Expert presenter, negotiator and entrepreneur
6. Have superlative adjectives
7. Including but not limited to – makes the phrase redundant!
8. Introduced new products.
9. Lead a team
10. Managed cross-functional teams
11. My ambition is to reach the top of the corporate ladder
12. Associate with others.
13. Possess 15 years of experience in…
14. Possess leadership and communication skills.
15. Possesses motivation and inspiration skills.
16. Praising perfection
17. Proven track record of success.
18. Quick learner
19. Resolves customer difficulties quickly and tactfully.
20. Results-oriented person
21. Say resume on your resume
22. I talked to existing customers on a daily basis.
23. Stating the Obvious – Reference Available Upon Request
24. Declare what you were ‘responsible for’
25. Strong communication
26. Strong customer service and organizational skills.
27. Take on your duties
28. Team Player
29. Thrives in XYZ environments
30. Make decisions on behalf of management
Also avoid these 51 words if possible, as they are overused quite often.
1. ability to (something)
2. Analytical
3. Attention to detail
4. Best in class
5. Training
6. Creative
7. Dependent
8. Retailer
9. Writing
10. Driven
11. Duties
12. Dynamic
13. Cash (something)
14. Energetic
15. Securing Maximum (something)
16. Enthusiastic
17. Great communicator
18.Expert
19. flexible
20. Formulation
21. Graduated with top honors
22. Tampering
23. worker
24. Highly rated
25. Innovative
26.Leadership
27. Tutoring
28. Motivated
29. Negotiation
30. Organizational
31. Ready to wear
32. Patient
33. Person of the people
34. Preparing
35. Proactive
36. Troubleshooter
37. Processes
38. Proven track record
39. Relationship Management
40. Trustworthy
41. Responsibilities
42. Responsible
43. Results oriented
44. Experienced Professional
45. Entrepreneur
46. Strategic-Thinker
47. Strong interpersonal skills
48. Team Player
49. Time management
50. Tracking
51. Added value
