Useful Phrases/Verbs
More than……………years extensive and diverse experience in
Expertise and demonstrated skills in
Extensive academic/practical background in
Experienced in all facets/phases/aspects of Knowledge of/experienced as/in
Extensive training/involvement in
Experience in….
Responsible for….
I like to….
I’ve been told….
I feel….
ALWAYS use numbers and measure to quantify and prove your work.
Proficient/competent at
Initially employed to/joined organisation to specialise in
Provided technical assistance to
Worked closely with
Constant interaction with
Promoted to
Succeeded in
Proven track record in
Experience involved/included Successful/Proficient in/at
Reported to
In charge of
Now involved in
Familiar with
Employed to
Assigned to
Edited
Established/ Initiated
Formulated
Implemented
Managed
Instrumental in
Coordinated/Organised
Designed and developed Updated/upgraded
Attained/awarded
Useful Words
Ability – Capable- Prominent- Substantial – Abundant – Thorough- Achieve- Courtesy- Lasting – Definite- Loyalty – Resilient- Useful- Advance – Guarantee – Agreement – Helpful – Notable – Reputable – Ambition – Determined – Opportunity – Appreciate – Effective – Perseverance – Approval – Efficient – Improvement – Practical – Aspire Enhance – Service – Attain – Enthusiasm – Integrity – Excellence – Progress
Word to avoid
Best of breed
Go-getter
Think outside of the box Synergy
Go-to person
Thought leadership
Value add
Results-driven
Team player
Bottom-line
Hard worker
Strategic thinker
Dynamic
Self-motivate
Detail-oriented
Track record
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