Resumes are pretty standard in terms of the job search process, and there have been many articles and experts touting the do’s and don’ts for a resume that stands out from the pack.
As with anything, when it comes to job seeking, the more resources of what not to do, the better. A recent Careerbuilder survey offers just that, giving insight directly from hiring managers on the top cliches that will lead them to be more likely to give a resume the boot. Check out the top 10:
1. Best of breed: 38%
2. Go-getter: 27%
3. Think outside of the box: 26%
4. Synergy: 22%
5. Go-to person: 22%
6. Thought leadership: 16%
7. Value add: 16%
8. Results-driven: 16%
9. Team player: 15%
10. Bottom-line: 14%
Preferred words to use:
1. Achieved: 52%
2. Improved: 48%
3. Trained/Mentored: 47%
4. Managed: 44%
5. Created: 43%
6. Resolved: 40%
7. Volunteered: 35%
8. Influenced: 29%
9. Increased/Decreased: 28%
10. Ideas: 27%