THE POWER OF ACTION VERBS

What is an Action Verb?Sets the Stage for Impact & ResultsSo What?

Who, What, When, Where & WhyPresents You as a Doer Where Do I find Action Verbs?Taking Ownership & CreditChoosing the Right Words for YouAction Verbs Engage the Reader

Reader Visualizes You in the Job

Convey Your Resume Mindset/AttitudeYou are Serious about the Job & Company

Not any JobFocus on Value

Not Shortcomings/LimitationsSupport Your Personal Branding Statement

Summary + ‘Tagline’Resume = Marketing ToolDo Not Be Shy!Do Not Boast!

Purpose of Action Verbs▶ CLEAR, CONCISE and TO-THE-POINT▶ Grab & Hold the Reader’s Attention▶ Begin Accomplishment Statements▶ Reflect Job Ownership & Commitment ▶ Focus Your Resume on Results▶ Speak to Your Values▶ Propel Your Career Forward▶ Project Professionalism

▶ Energy, Power & Punch ▶ Action Verbs Lead Key Words = Skill + Accomplishment + Ownership▶ Meaning & Purpose to Key Words▶ Active (Doer) vs Passive (Receiver)▶ Accomplishment vs State of Being▶ Shape Your Resume Heart & Essence

Take Ownership of Your Accomplishments:‘Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop major construction projects.’‘Developed major construction projects in collaboration with architects and engineers.’ Accomplishment Support Phrasing:In partnership with…by supporting …as key contributor…as member of…

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Key Words ATS and Key Word Scanning

Action Verbs Human SkimmerLimited Attention Span

Engage Your Audience in SuccessesNot only read your AccomplishmentsParticipants in Your Triumphs

Hold Reader’s AttentionEstablish Your MindsetInsight into Your Professional PersonalityConfidence, Competitiveness, Professionalism

Coordinate SynchronizeManage Pilot/SpearheadLead Drive/PropelCollaborate PartnerImprove Advance/FurtherProvide Deliver/ReadyIncrease Rocketed/BoostCreated OriginatedLessened MinimizedVolunteer ‘pro bono’

Developed cross-functional project plans and coordinated multinational teams to execute fab-wide business process and software deployment solutions.Executed fab-wide business process and software deployment solutions by developing cross-functional project plans and coordinating multi-national teams.

Worked with production to optimize the plant schedule along with manufacturing capabilities. Optimized plant schedule and manufacturing capabilities by working with Production. Participated in projects and other plant meetings to ensure communications are made and help facilitate monitoring of the supply chain. Guaranteed communications and facilitated supply chain monitoring as key project and plan meeting participant.

AVOID REPETITIONCONSISTENCY IS NOT REDUNDANCY

Resume ThemeREDUNDANCY IS NOT CONSISTENCY

Avoid Word Repetition

IMPLIES ?

‘…contributed significantly to….’‘…consistently met…’‘…expertly managed…’‘…chosen to supervise…’‘…trusted to train…’ ‘…recognized for ability to…’‘…responsible for…’

Reader picks up phone to call youEnvision work history as string of Action Verbs

Series of Actions w/ Related ResultsImpression: Energetic, Results-Oriented

Use Distinctive WordingAvoid Templates

Write with Value, Meaning and PowerMajor Accomplishments w/ Action VerbsUse Strong Verbs

Eliminate Unnecessary Words & Phrases

‘"The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it."

Mack R. Douglas

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