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Résumé
Cover Letter
Portfolio
Job Application
Interview
Thank You Letter |
Your résumé should present a lively, accurate, appetizing summary of
your character, skills, and accomplishments. In order to present yourself
in this manner, you need to choose active verbs and colorful adjectives
and adverbs as you express who you are through the resume format. As you
construct your resume, please remember that your resume is a direct
reflection of your identity. And also remember that it is often a resume
that earns an invitation to interview.
Below you will find a list of suggested words you may choose to
incorporate into your own resume.
To describe yourself in terms of
skills:
| The
organizing of: |
Example of Communication Skill: |
| People |
Listening |
Coordinating |
Drafting |
| Things |
Speaking |
Administering |
Typing
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| Ideas |
Writing |
Implementing |
Computing |
| Planning |
Persuading |
Supervising |
Constructing |
| Adapting |
Negotiating |
Motivating |
Reading |
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Story-telling |
Buying |
Problem
Solving |
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Counseling |
Selling |
Researching |
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Editing |
Creating |
Initiating |
| Action words: |
| Accelerate |
Eliminate |
Manage |
Reinforce |
| Adapt |
Establish |
Motivate |
Reorganize |
| Administer |
Evaluate |
Organize |
Revamp |
| Analyze |
Expedite |
Originate |
Revise |
| Approve |
Expand |
Participate |
Review |
| Coordinate |
Generate |
Perform |
Schedule |
| Conduct |
Increase |
Plan |
Set-up |
| Complete |
Influence |
Pinpoint |
Solve |
| Control |
Implement |
Program |
Structure |
| Create |
Interpret |
Propose |
Streamline |
| Delegate |
Improve |
Prove |
Supervise |
| Develop |
Launch |
Provides |
Support |
| Demonstrate |
Lead |
Recommend |
Teach |
| Direct |
Maintain |
Reduce |
Train |
| Self-descriptive words: |
| Active |
Determined |
Independent |
Proficient |
| Adaptable |
Diplomatic |
Logical |
Realistic |
| Aggressive |
Disciplined |
Loyal |
Reliable |
| Alert |
Discreet |
Mature |
Resourceful |
| Ambitious |
Economical |
Methodical |
Respectful |
| Analytical |
Efficient |
Objective |
Responsible |
| Attentive |
Energetic |
Optimistic |
Self-reliant |
| Broad-minded |
Enterprising |
Perceptive |
Sense
of Humor |
| Conscientious |
Enthusiastic |
Personable |
Sincere |
| Consistent |
Extroverted |
Pleasant |
Systematic |
| Constructive |
Fair |
Positive |
Tactful |
| Creative |
Forceful |
Practical |
Will Travel |
| Dependable |
Imaginative |
Productive |
Will Relocate |
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Michigan employers described
the worker they would like to hire by using the terminology below.
Your resume should indicate that you demonstrate at least two or
three of these traits:
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Responsible
- Complete tasks on time
- Honest
- Enthusiasm for work
- Respect for others
- Follows work rules
- Good listener
- Treats customers well
- Follows directions
- Uses common sense
- Good attendance
- Shows initiative (starts w/o being asked)
- Free from substance abuse
- Accurate in one's work
- Pride in one's work
- Works with minimum of supervision
- Willing to learn
- Basic writing skills
Works well with others
- Basic math skills
- Cooperates as part of a team
- Problem-solving skills
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