Resume Ideas

Use This Resume Wording for a More Dynamic Resume

Put a few of these powerful resume ideas in place for a resume that stands head and shoulders above the competition. It's resume wording made simple!

The right resume wording can make all the difference in getting your resume noticed. Action words are imperative. But we thought you could maybe use a little more help. So, here are a few more ideas for you to use when writing your resume.

Phrases to Describe Your Achievements

• Ranked in top third or 10% or some other number of graduating class, etc.


• Maintained a consistently high level of customer satisfaction


• Consistently met or exceeded performance expectations


• Reduced $100,000 from department budget without compromising quality or reducing staff


• Increased sales by 200% and penetrated new market regions


• Developed and implemented a documentation manual that streamlined our work team’s processes


• Maintained, installed, tested, and repaired large area network for more than 100 personal computers

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Phrases to Describe Your Skills

• Able to grasp new ideas quickly and translate them into desired results


• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Highly skilled at people development and teambuilding


• Work independently, while successfully meeting timelines and project objectives


• Proven history of identifying and creatively solving problems in the earliest stages


• Easily comprehend and resolve technical issues, whether with software or hardware

These are just a few resume ideas you can use. Look through the various sample resume ideas you'll find throughout the site and you may find a few more...