CV Vocabulary

Personal statement: Responsible

Hard-working

Adapaptable

Reliable

Dependable

To say what you are looking for (objective): Seeks

To describe your past experiences/knowledge: Background

To express that you are/were important in something: To play a key role

Education: Certificate

Technical and Vocational Training

High school

(With) Honors

Grade/GPA

To express that you are currently doing/studying it: Present

Extra-curricular activities

Bachelor’s degree

Formal training

Grant

Fellowship

Work experience: Job title

**Use the past tense unless you are currently working in Employer

the position** Duties/responsibilites

**Avoid using pronouns** Position

(e.g. “Trained new employees”) Internship

Full-time/part-time

Volunteer

Self-employed

Apprentice/apprenticeship

“Aport” is not a verb in English! Instead, use: Contribute/bring to the table/give/add

Languages: Basic/Limited/Intermediate/Advanced/Bilingual proficiency

Native language

Skills: Proficient in/Experienced in/Knowledgeable about

Drivers license

Organizational/Leadership/Communication skills

CPR certified

(Good at) Multitasking

Aptitude

References: Supervisor

Manager

Teacher

Advisor

Coworker/colleague

Other: Achievement/accomplishment

Award

Recognition

Workshop

Conference

***BONUS:*** https://www.ius.edu/career/files/power-phrases.pdf

This file has a ton of useful phrases, adjectives, verbs, etc.

Sources: https://course nders.com/blog/en/2072/business-english-cv-vocabulary-tips ; https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing/curriculum-vitae/vocabulary ; https://www.tcd.ie/alumni/assets/pdf/rowan-

manahan-cv-vocabulary.pdf ; http://www.saberingles.com.ar/lists/work.html
Mariza Grundmann | 2021

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