Here at Reynolds and Reynolds, we cannot stress enough how important it is to have a top-notch resume. It is your first impression and needs to highlight your strengths in an organized, professional manner. Our recruiting department will carefully look over each resume submitted, and match your skills against our open positions. Having an exceptional resume is a key factor in getting a job that best matches your skill sets.
Our recruiters wanted to give applicants ideas for words to help highlight strengths and achievements. Use action words to help your previous work experiences stand out. Find a few of our favorite action words below! All definitions were taken from Dictionary.com.
1. Achieved
To bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish.
2. Adapted
To make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly.
3. Addressed
Skillful and expeditious management; ready skill; dispatch.
4. Analyzed
To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
5. Assessed
To estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate.
6. Balanced
Being in harmonious or proper arrangement or adjustment, proportion, etc.
7. Coordinated
To place or arrange in proper order or position.
8. Devised
To contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas.
9. Directed
Guided, regulated, or managed.
10. Improved
To bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
11. Maintained
To keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired.
12. Operated
To perform some process of work or treatment.
13. Organized
To form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action.
14. Prepared
Properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.
15. Represented
To serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does.
16. Supported
To maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying things necessary for existence; provide for.
Highlight your previous experiences and strengths by using words that make them relevant to the job position. For example, if you’re applying for a sales position, use your previous experiences to highlight your people-skills and communication abilities.
Using the right words are important, as is telling the truth. The more accurate your resume is, the easier it is for us to find a position that’s perfect for you!