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Resume Action Words

Add Punch to Your Resume

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com

When writing your resume, it’s important that you are not repetitive. Using the same words over and over again will make your resume seem dull. Jazz it up by adding words that convey similar actions in different ways.

  • Accomplished
  • Achieved
  • Attained
  • Completed
  • Created
  • Delivered
  • Demonstrated
  • Enhanced
  • Expanded
  • Improved
  • Increased
  • Managed
  • Obtained
  • Performed
  • Produced
  • Secured
  • Succeeded
  • Surpassed
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