Action Words & Phrases in CV

When preparing Resume or completing an application form, it's important to project a positive image of yourself. The words and phrases you use can help to create this image.

 

 Action Words

 

These are some general examples of positive "action/achieving" words to use when applying for jobs:

Achieved Created Improved Proficient Administered Designed Initiated Profitable Analyzed Developed Lead Qualified Built Directing Managed Resourceful Capable Efficient Monitored Specialized Competent Established Organised Successful Communicated Expanded Participated Supervised Consistent Experience Positive Trained Controlled Guided Processed Versatile Co-ordinated Implemented Produced Willing

 Action Phrases

Analyzed problems and developed solutions.

Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Able to analyze and interpret data.

Able to exercise good judgment and sound reasoning.

Good interpersonal skills.

Able to concentrate and pay attention to detail.

Can work well on own initiative.

Careful and methodical approach.

Experienced, self motivated and energetic.

Ability to organize and motivate staff.

A good planner.

A good communicator.

Careful and methodical approach.

Able to work accurately under pressure.

A good organizer with an eye for detail.

A good team worker.

Determination and drive to see projects to successful completion.

A good listener with a common sense approach.

Persuasive but tactful.

A flexible approach to changing situations.

A manager of change.

Patient, tolerant and able to communicate.

Extensive visual memory.

Produces to deadlines

Produces to deadlines.

Adaptable to team or individual roles.

Highly numerate and computer literate.

An active decision maker.

An effective time manager.