When you sit down to create your resume one of the first feelings that hits you is that you cannot complete the sentences without using the same words over and over again.

Don’t panic, the English language is rich with words that say the same thing in an alternative way.

Take the time to review this list and locate words that suggest your attitude towards your role. Avoid using the same words as everyone else and particularly beginning each section with a repeat of what has gone before.

Leadership

Developed Directed Managed Led Inspired Revitalized Drove Guided Organized

Initiative

Devised Designed Formulated Generated Redesigned Set Up Initiated Established Introduced Launched Originated Started Created

Achievement

Achieved Completed Enhanced Performed Demonstrated Obtained Secured Produced Succeeded Implemented Delivered Negotiated Increased Conducted Accomplished Attained Effected Expanded Improved Surpassed

Problem Solving

Analyzed Elimated Reduced Reviewed Streamlined Evaluated Corrected Identified Resolved Simplified Solved Utilized Tackled Reshaped Examined Investigated Reduced Reorganized Strengthened Revised