{"id":72141,"date":"2020-07-21T08:30:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/arizona\/?p=72141"},"modified":"2020-10-07T11:28:20","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:28:20","slug":"101-resume-power-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/arizona\/teacher-resources\/teaching-in-arizona-blog\/101-resume-power-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume Upgrade | 101 Power Words to Make Your Resume Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>From Drab to Fab<\/i>, Transform Your Resume!<\/h1>\n<p>Quickly transform a drab resume into an eye-catching, powerful briefing of your talents when you incorporate some of the action verbs on this list. Sticking to the most commonly used words has the potential to make your resume blend into the rest. Make it stand out and use our suggestions instead!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77229\" src=\"\/media-mi\/1.10.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Helped<\/strong> | You were kind, courteous, and made sure things got done!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;helped,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisted<\/li>\n<li>Supported<\/li>\n<li>Counseled<\/li>\n<li>Aided<\/li>\n<li>Coached<\/li>\n<li>Endorsed<\/li>\n<li>Mentored<\/li>\n<li>Guided<\/li>\n<li>Shaped<\/li>\n<li>Inspired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77231\" src=\"\/media-mi\/7.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<strong>Organized<\/strong> | You had your ducks in a row.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;organized,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arranged<\/li>\n<li>Formed<\/li>\n<li>Cataloged<\/li>\n<li>Regulated<\/li>\n<li>Standardized<\/li>\n<li>Tailored<\/li>\n<li>Methodized<\/li>\n<li>Molded<\/li>\n<li>Composed<\/li>\n<li>Classified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77232\" src=\"\/media-mi\/8.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Planned<\/strong> | You were strategic and forward-thinking.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;planned,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devised<\/li>\n<li>Drafted<\/li>\n<li>Calculated<\/li>\n<li>Shaped<\/li>\n<li>Projected<\/li>\n<li>Conjectured<\/li>\n<li>Crafted<\/li>\n<li>Formulated<\/li>\n<li>Plotted<\/li>\n<li>Outlined<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77233\" src=\"\/media-mi\/9.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Communicated<\/strong> | You delivered the perfect message in the right way.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;communicated,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Counseled<\/li>\n<li>Edited<\/li>\n<li>Illustrated<\/li>\n<li>Promoted<\/li>\n<li>Corresponded<\/li>\n<li>Defined<\/li>\n<li>Composed<\/li>\n<li>Briefed<\/li>\n<li>Informed<\/li>\n<li>Conveyed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77234\" src=\"\/media-mi\/10.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Lead<\/strong> | You carried out a project or task or set an example for others.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;lead,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervised<\/li>\n<li>Taught<\/li>\n<li>Trained<\/li>\n<li>Directed<\/li>\n<li>Modeled<\/li>\n<li>Recruited<\/li>\n<li>Unified<\/li>\n<li>Regulated<\/li>\n<li>Facilitated<\/li>\n<li>Motivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77235\" src=\"\/media-mi\/11.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Achieved <\/strong>| You met your goals or created something new.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;achieved,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developed<\/li>\n<li>Launched<\/li>\n<li>Implemented<\/li>\n<li>Pioneered<\/li>\n<li>Engineered<\/li>\n<li>Created<\/li>\n<li>Established<\/li>\n<li>Spearheaded<\/li>\n<li>Administered<\/li>\n<li>Founded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77236\" src=\"\/media-mi\/12.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Improved<\/strong> | You increased efficiency or made a process better.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;improved,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarified<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced<\/li>\n<li>Redesigned<\/li>\n<li>Revitalized<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitated<\/li>\n<li>Streamlined<\/li>\n<li>Transformed<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded<\/li>\n<li>Refined<\/li>\n<li>Strengthened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77237\" src=\"\/media-mi\/13.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Performed\u00a0<\/strong>| You made it happen!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;performed,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitated<\/li>\n<li>Accomplished<\/li>\n<li>Enacted<\/li>\n<li>Fulfilled<\/li>\n<li>Discharged<\/li>\n<li>Rendered<\/li>\n<li>Effected<\/li>\n<li>Performed<\/li>\n<li>Executed<\/li>\n<li>Realized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77238\" src=\"\/media-mi\/14.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Team Player\u00a0<\/strong>| You were always willing to support your peers and colleagues.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Instead of &#8220;team player,&#8221; try these:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborated<\/li>\n<li>Cooperated<\/li>\n<li>Upheld<\/li>\n<li>Participated<\/li>\n<li>Complied<\/li>\n<li>Contributed<\/li>\n<li>Allied<\/li>\n<li>Encouraged<\/li>\n<li>Sustained<\/li>\n<li>Backed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77242\" src=\"\/media-mi\/15.0.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Soft Skills<\/strong> | Non-technical skills, such as people skills, communication skills, social skills, personality, attitude, etc.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2em;\"><i><strong>Employers look for soft skills. Try these:\u00a0<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Problem-Solver<\/li>\n<li>Culturally Competent<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable<\/li>\n<li>Creative<\/li>\n<li>Strong Work Ethic<\/li>\n<li>Excellent Communicator<\/li>\n<li>Conflict Resolution Skills<\/li>\n<li>Time Management Skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong Interpersonal Skills<\/li>\n<li>Active Listener<\/li>\n<li>Great Public Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Ready to get writing? Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/nevada\/teacher-resources\/teaching-in-nevada-blog\/write-resume-land-teaching-job\">Resume Writing Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/nevada\/teacher-resources\/teaching-in-nevada-blog\/cover-letter-guide\">Cover Letter Writing Guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Drab to Fab, Transform Your Resume! 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