LIST OF POWER VERBS FOR CV

When writing your CV, make sure to avoid weak and passive verbs. The use of those words
can undermine your experience and skills, as well as preventing you from standing out.
Instead, remember to use Powerful action verbs to add weight and highlight your ACTIVE
ROLE in acquiring the skills (Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Organisational…).
You want to make sure that you are being clear, specific and present yourself in a confident
way.

Below is a list of useful words:

If you are trying to Try to use…

demonstrate…

Achievements / Awards Accelerated

Accomplished
Achieved/ Attained
Awarded
Earned / Won
Exceeded / Outperformed
Founded
Honored
Initiated
Spearheaded
Implemented/ Executed
Handled
Headed
Delivered
Improved
Increased

Communication skills Collaborated

Conveyed
Instructed
Performed
Presented
Spoke
Trained
Addressed
Articulated
Documented
Promoted

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Leadership skills (i.e. When you Administered
led a project) Bolstered
Chaired / Managed/ Oversaw
Drove
Ignited
Led / Headed / Directed
Spearheaded/ Initiated
Steered
Stimulated
Coached/ Mentored/ Empowered
Inspired/ Instilled
Motivated
Fostered
Resolved
Leveraged
Facilitated

Creative skills (i.e. When you Authored / Wrote

envisioned and brought a project Built/ Devised
to life) Established
Crafted/ Created / Developed
Shaped
Enhanced
Implemented
Pioneered
Launched
Proposed
Showcased
Piloted
Redesigned/ Renewed/ Revolutionized

Teamwork skills Collaborated

Contributed
Coordinated
Embraced
Fostered
Diversified
Acknowledged
Gathered
Harmonized/ Energized
Organized
Participated
Partnered
Teamed

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