Why Action Verbs Matter
Every bullet point should start with a strong action verb. Weak verbs dilute your achievements.
Weak: Responsible for managing a team of developers
Strong: Led a team of 8 developers, delivering 3 products ahead of schedule
Leadership & Management
Accelerated, Championed, Directed, Established, Guided, Headed, Launched, Mentored, Orchestrated, Pioneered, Spearheaded, Streamlined, Supervised, Transformed
Achievement & Results
Achieved, Boosted, Delivered, Exceeded, Generated, Grew, Improved, Increased, Maximized, Outperformed, Produced, Raised, Secured, Surpassed
Technical & Engineering
Architected, Automated, Built, Configured, Debugged, Deployed, Designed, Developed, Engineered, Integrated, Migrated, Optimized, Refactored, Scaled
Communication & Collaboration
Advocated, Collaborated, Consulted, Coordinated, Influenced, Mediated, Negotiated, Partnered, Persuaded, Presented, Published
Quick Fix Replacements
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
| Responsible for | Managed, Directed, Oversaw |
| Worked on | Built, Developed, Engineered |
| Helped with | Contributed to, Facilitated |
| Was in charge of | Led, Headed, Spearheaded |
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