A diet for your resume
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I am an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individual who is goal driven and keen team player.
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I am an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individual who is goal
driven and keen team player.
CV: Cutting the fat
25%
75%
1. Why not?2. Tips and action plan
Why not?4 reasons to kill “resumese” and buzzwords
1) Setting yourself apart
Top 10 overused buzzwords in LinkedIn profiles (USA)
1. Extensive experience2. Innovative3. Motivated4. Results-oriented5. Dynamic
6. Proven track record7. Team player8. Fast-paced9. Problem solver10.Entrepreneurial
2) Proof… and meaning!
3) Keywords and database mining
4) Shorter
Tips and action plan
Nouns ! Adjectives
Show, don’t tell
Action plan
• Get rid of overused buzzwords• Add precise facts• Ask yourself: “Could anyone write this?”
