Your
resume must represent your abilities, strengths and experience
and to give an accurate representation it must reflect your personality
and personal characteristics.
To
do this we recommend that you use words that accurately represent
your daily duties and responsibilities.
To
assist you in this we recommend that you use the following words
as you detail your daily work schedule.
To convey a sense of energy and purpose we recommend using words
such as:
- Accomplished
Achieved Arranged Assisted Coached
- Conducted
Contributed Coordinated Created Demonstrated
- Designed
Developed Devised Directed Enabled
- Established
Examined Executed Facilitated Founded
- Generated
Guided Identified Implemented Improved
- Initiated
Installed Instigated Integrated Launched
- Led Maintained
Monitored Negotiated Organized
- Oversaw
Performed Prepared Presented Processed
- Prioritised
Promoted Referred Represented Resolved
- Recommended
Scheduled Shaped Streamlined Supervised
- Systemized
Trained Upgraded Validated Worked
To
assist you further please see the example below to get an insight
into the use of these words within the main body of your resume.
Glen
Dara Construction Co., Cambridge, MA 2000 - Present
Accounting Assistant
- Performed
accounts payable functions for construction expenses.
- Managed
vendor accounts, generating weekly on demand cheques.
- Managed
financial departments with responsibility for Budgets, Forecasting,
Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable.
- Created
budgets and forecasts for the management group.
- Ensured
compliance with accounting deadlines.
- Prepared
company accounts and tax returns for audit.
- Coordinated
monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees.
- Liased
with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial
transactions.
As
we have previously stated, this will create a vivid and powerful
representation of your daily duties. This in turn will allow a
prospective employer to see your potential as a future employee
and how and where you will fit into the company structure.
