Dynamic words to describe your duties
An employer can receive many C.V.s for just one position. If a C.V. is very packed it will be difficult for an employer to read and in some cases it might not even be read.
You can grab the attention of the employer by using sentences that are to the point rather than long paragraphs. When you describe your previous duties use action verbs
Action verbs help to create an image of a capable person. These keywords are qualities that companies are looking for in the people they want to hire.
List of action verbs
Accompanied
Advised
Answered
Arranged
Assisted
Carried out
Cleaned
Compiled
Completed
Dealt with
Delivered
Designed
Demonstrated
Installed
Instructed
Encouraged
Ensured
Established
Handled
Implemented
Liaised
Guided
Corrected
Achieved
Analysed
Delegated
Developed
Directed
Employed
Improved
Managed
Increased
Informed
Launched
Produced
Published
Purchased
Accomplished
Acquired
Devised
Edited
Distributed
Loaded
Repaired
Reported
Responsible for
Served
Supervised
Maintained
Monitored
Operated
Organised
Prepared
Participated in
Planned
Consulted
Created
Measured
Assessed
Reviewed
Observed
Negotiated
Scheduled
Obtained
Estimated
Evaluated
Facilitated
Generated
Tested
Ordered
Presented
Prioritised
Resolved
Recommended
Solved
Trained
Verified
Motivated
Supported
Provided
Typed
Use these dynamic verbs at the start of each duty and this will give the employer an impression of a capable, effective and an efficient person.
Breda Hegarty – Career Counsellor
If you would like to work on making your duties stand out on your CV, contact Breda today!
Breda Hegarty is a fully qualified career guidance counsellor based in Dublin. Breda has been providing expert career counselling and guidance for 15 years, supporting adults to choose the right career and identify their skills. Her expertise is in the area of successful CV and cover letter writing, career planning and interview preparation.
Breda Hegarty - Career Counsellor 