Using Resume Buzz Words To Capture Attention

In an effective resume, buzz words make the reader sit up and take notice!

You know how important it is to seize the interest of your employer in the first few lines of your resume or cover letter. Don't forget that the job you're competing for may have attracted hundreds of applications.

That's why it's essential to target the specific requirements of the position by matching your attributes to the employer's needs. Clarity of presentation, format and layout can reinforce the impression that you're a candidate worth interviewing.

The savvy job-seeker knows how to interest a recruiter by describing how she or he has solved problems and shown initiative in previous roles. The language you use to describe your skills and background can also have a great influence on how your resume is received.

It's not feasible to try include every aspect of your talents and employment history in a resume. After all, its main aim is to convince the reader that it's worth their while to interview you -- and that's where you'll be able to expand on your written information.

Many experts recommend using 'power words' to energize a resume and make it even more compelling. Here are a few ideas to show you how you might transform your profile by invigorating its wording. Which ones would work for you?

• Did you get a task done? Some possible alternative verbs:
  
  accomplished
  achieved
  conducted
  created
  implemented
  organized
  performed
  
• Did you solve a problem?
  
  analyzed
  corrected
  debugged
  decreased
  diagnosed
  overhauled
  rescued
  streamlined
  
• Did you train other employees?
  
  coached
  counseled
  empowered
  guided
  instructed
  taught
  

There is wide scope for using dynamic wording to give your resume greater impact. Next you see a resume that impresses you, spend a little time examining the language used to see if this powerful technique is at work.

Want some more action words to liven up your resume? Check out More Resume Action Words To Boost Your Job Application

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