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 Finding the Right (or Wrong) Word for Your Resumé 

  

 Management Insider

Some resumé writers are lazy, says LinkedIn. Many end up using or copying others’ clichéd phrases. These probably aren’t the best words to use. LinkedIn’s analytics team trolled through the tired phrases used in resumés posted to its site. Here are the words that could bury your resumé:

1. Creative
2. Organizational
3. Effective
4. Extensive experience
5. Track record
 6. Motivated
 7. Innovative
 8. Problem solving
 9. Communication skills
10. Dynamic

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January 2012 

Volume 36 
Issue 1