Resume word bank
Resume synonyms for stronger bullet points
Tired of starting every line with “responsible for” or “managed”? Pick a word to see stronger alternatives, the nuance behind each, and before/after examples.
These pages are grounded in our study of 800 real resumes — which words everyone uses, and which ones actually come with proof.
Read the studyAction verbs
The workhorses of every bullet — and the words most likely to be overused.
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Phrases to replace
Constructions like “responsible for” that bury the achievement — swap the whole phrase for one strong verb.
Adjectives to prove
Self-praise words like “passionate” convince no one — these pages show what to write instead.
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