How to Use Strong Action Verbs
One of the best tricks to creating an attention-grabbing resume is to use strong action verbs throughout. You can include these verbs in your experience, summary/objective, achievement, and/or award section(s). Strong action verbs help highlight the essential skills that you can bring to any job position.
Use the following list of verbs to spruce up your resume:
| Adaptability |
| Accommodated |
Embraced Challenges |
Integrated |
Prioritized, Prioritised |
| Adapted |
Experimented |
Managed Conflict |
Remained Flexible |
| Adjusted |
Improvised |
Navigated |
Transformed |
| Career Management |
| Accelerated |
Expanded |
Hired |
Mastered |
| Administered |
Explored |
Improved |
Officiated |
| Contracted |
Facilitated |
Learned |
Promoted |
| Endorsed |
Furthered |
Leveraged |
Engaged |
| Envisioned |
| Coachability |
| Accepted Constructive Criticism |
Learned |
Responded to Input |
Took Direction |
| Accepted Responsibility |
Respected |
Reflected |
Took Ownership |
| Communication |
| Addressed |
Conferred |
Enlivened |
Lobbied |
| Advertised |
Conveyed |
Expressed |
Marketed |
| Answered |
Corresponded |
Facilitated |
Negotiated |
| Articulated |
Debated |
Ignited |
Persuaded |
| Authored |
Defined |
Illustrated |
Presented |
| Briefed |
Described |
Informed |
Reviewed |
| Campaigned |
Discussed |
Instructed |
Spoke |
| Clarified |
Drafted |
Interpreted |
Summarized, Summarised |
| Co-authored |
Documented |
Lectured |
Wrote |
| Composed |
Edited |
Listened |
| Critical Thinking |
| Analyzed, Analysed |
Examined |
Merged |
Restructured |
| Assembled |
Explored |
Modified |
Revamped |
| Assessed |
Forecasted |
Optimized, Optimised |
Revitalized, Revitalised |
| Audited |
Formulated |
Overhauled |
Simplified |
| Calculated |
Identified |
Redesigned |
Solved |
| Conceptualized |
Innovated |
Refined |
Streamlined |
| Devised |
Investigated |
Refocused |
Updated |
| Evaluated |
Mapped |
Remodeled |
| Digital Technology |
| Analyzed, Analysed |
Customized, Customised |
Designed |
Operated |
| Coded |
Installed |
Modeled |
Programmed |
| Compiled |
Interfaced |
Networked |
Tested |
| Computed |
| Empathy |
| Cared |
Guided |
Related |
Sympathized |
| Considered |
Listened |
Respected |
Understood |
| Empathized |
Mentored |
Supported |
| Entrepreneurship |
| Built |
Developed |
Formulated |
Introduced |
| Charted |
Engineered |
Founded |
Launched |
| Conceived |
Established |
Initiated |
Piloted |
| Created |
Forged |
Innovated |
Pioneered |
| Designed |
| Leadership |
| Chaired |
Elected |
Inspired |
Orchestrated |
| Championed |
Empowered |
Led |
Oversaw |
| Coached |
Executed |
Mentored |
Spearheaded |
| Coordinated |
Fostered |
Motivated |
Transformed |
| Delegated |
Guided |
Optimized, Optimised |
Unified |
| Deployed |
| Multi-Cultural Fluency |
| Bridged |
Interpreted |
Reconciled |
| People Management |
| Advised |
Coordinated |
Encouraged |
Oversaw |
| Assigned |
Delegated |
Influenced |
Resolved |
| Built Relationship(s) |
Directed |
Informed |
Supervised |
| Coached |
Educated |
Led |
Trained |
| Collaborated |
Employed |
Managed |
| Professionalism |
| Committed |
Ensured |
Respected |
Surpassed |
| Considered |
Managed Expectations |
Succeeded |
Verified |
| Dedicated |
Negotiated |
| Resilience |
| Adapted |
Grew |
Overcame |
Strengthened |
| Changed |
Improvised |
Reached |
Succeeded |
| Coped |
Learned |
Recovered |
Updated |
| Earned |
Merged |
Restructured |
| Teamwork & Collaboration |
| Aided |
Enabled |
Guided |
Partnered |
| Aligned |
Encouraged |
Harmonized, Harmonised |
Resolved |
| Assisted |
Exchanged Ideas |
Incorporated |
Shaped |
| Collaborated |
Facilitated |
Mentored |
Supported |
| Contributed |
Gathered |
Participated |
Teamed |
| Cooperated |
| Time Management |
| Delegated |
Met deadlines |
Planned |
Set Goals |
| Expedited |
Multi-tasked |
Prioritized, Prioritised |
Strategized, Strategised |
| Managed Competing Priorities |
Organized, Organised |
Scheduled |
