Leveraging Unique Verbs & Descriptors
As resume writers, we embrace verbs we’re too familiar with, such as support, manage, oversee, direct, and so on. Yet, if we want clients (and prospects, too) to appreciate our writing skills, we need to elevate our word usage and grow as writers.
One way of writing stronger copy is by shifting towards unique verbs and other descriptives to add eye-catching words to the page.
Check out these examples:
- Cradled relationships with 3 vital clients after a hostile company takeover in late 2019. Navigated many heated conversations with C-level executives by keeping a level head. Saved a third (upwards of $7.91M!) of the client portfolio.
- Leaned forward to identify and better resolve customer issues during a recent market shift. Grew per-account sales 13% instead of the -8% loss that was previously forecasted.
- Triggered a corporate cultural shift that eliminated bloated overhead and clumsy systems. Assembled SOPs that grew camaraderie and trust amongst the 5 departments with a combined 358 employees.
Interested in learning more? The resources below can help you identify a few more verbs to boost the uniqueness of your writing:
