Led…
Handled…
Managed…
Responsible for…

Most resume bullet points start with the same words. Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over—to the point where they’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your accomplishments.
So, let’s get a little more creative, shall we? Next time you update your cv, switch up a few of those common words and phrases with strong, compelling action verbs that will catch hiring managers’ eyes.
No matter what duty or accomplishment you’re trying to show off, we’ve got just the resume action verb for you. Check out the list below, and get ready to make your resume way more exciting.

Action Verbs: You Led a Project
1 – 12

If you were in charge of a project or initiative from start to finish, skip “led” and instead try:
1. Chaired
2. Controlled
3. Coordinated
4. Executed
5. Headed
6. Operated
7. Orchestrated
8. Organized
9. Oversaw
10. Planned
11. Produced
12. Programmed

Action Verbs: You Envisioned and Brought a Project to Life
13 – 33

And if you actually developed, created, or introduced that project into your company? Try:
13. Administered
14. Built
15. Charted
16. Created
17. Designed
18. Developed
19. Devised
20. Founded
21. Engineered
22. Established
23. Formalized
24. Formed
25. Formulated
26. Implemented
27. Incorporated
28. Initiated
29. Instituted
30. Introduced
31. Launched
32. Pioneered
33. Spearheaded

Action Verbs: You Saved the Company Time or Money
34 – 42

Hiring managers love candidates who’ve helped a team operate more efficiently or cost-effectively. To show just how much you saved, try:
34. Conserved
35. Consolidated
36. Decreased
37. Deducted
38. Diagnosed
39. Lessened
40. Reconciled
41. Reduced
42. Yielded

Action Verbs: You Increased Efficiency, Sales, Revenue, or Customer Satisfaction
43 – 61

Along similar lines, if you can show that your work boosted the company’s numbers in some way, you’re bound to impress. In these cases, consider:
43. Accelerated
44. Achieved
45. Advanced
46. Amplified
47. Boosted
48. Capitalized
49. Delivered
50. Enhanced
51. Expanded
52. Expedited
53. Furthered
54. Gained
55. Generated
56. Improved
57. Lifted
58. Maximized
59. Outpaced
60. Stimulated
61. Sustained

Action Verbs: You Changed or Improved Something
62 – 87.

So, you brought your department’s invoicing system out of the Stone Age and onto the interwebs? Talk about the amazing changes you made at your office with these words:
62. Centralized
63. Clarified
64. Converted
65. Customized
66. Influenced
67. Integrated
68. Merged
69. Modified
70. Overhauled
71. Redesigned
72. Refined
73. Refocused
74. Rehabilitated
75. Remodeled
76. Reorganized
77. Replaced
78. Restructured
79. Revamped
80. Revitalized
81. Simplified
82. Standardized
83. Streamlined
84. Strengthened
85. Updated
86. Upgraded
87. Transformed

Action Verbs: You Managed a Team
88 – 107

Instead of reciting your management duties, like “Led a team…” or “Managed employees…” show what an inspirational leader you were with terms like:
88. Aligned
89. Cultivated
90. Directed
91. Enabled
92. Facilitated
93. Fostered
94. Guided
95. Hired
96. Inspired
97. Mentored
98. Mobilized
99. Motivated
100. Recruited


Source: Powerful Action Verbs That Will Make Your Look CV Fantastic!

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Ok nice one OP

Good one

But how many people are even qualified to use those words?
Most Nigerian graduates don't think about what they can do with what they have but are only looking for their easy office job that will pay them insanely.
How can a graduate of 6 - 7 years say he/she hasn't been doing anything for those years and just looking for jobs. It doesn't speak well.

To use these simple but heavy words one must be engaged and doing something even if just on a personal level.

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But how many people are even qualified to use those words?
Most Nigerian graduates don't think about what they can do with what they have but are only looking for their easy office job that will pay them insanely.
How can a graduate of 6 - 7 years say he/she hasn't been doing anything for those years and just looking for jobs. It doesn't speak well.

To use these simple but heavy words one must be engaged and doing something even if just on a personal level.

True but they can still help with packaging.


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