50+ Strong Action Verbs You Need to Use on Your Resume Now

by William Frierson


Stop using passive terms on your resume; passive terms dilute the quality and value of what you offer the employer.  Seriously, if you’re using any of the following terminology, you need to make a change today!
Demonstrated mastery of … Responsibility for … Duties included … Worked with … Familiar with … Knowledge of (or) Knowledgeable in …

These passive terms are not action-oriented, and they make for a rather lackluster resume.  Instead, show the employer exactly what you’re capable of achieving and bringing to the table!  Below you’ll find a list of 50+ strong action verbs that you can put on your resume NOW to spice things up!

Advance      
Discern          
Halt
Anchor         
Dispense        
Handle
Architect      
Draft             
Head
Arrange        
Drive             
Illustrate
Augment      
Earn              
Imagine

Check out verbs 16 - 50 and complete CollegeRecruiter.com article.