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Leadership & Management
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Directed
Present: Direct
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Managed
Present: Manag
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Led
Present: L
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Supervised
Present: Supervis
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Oversaw
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Coordinated
Present: Coordinat
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Organized
Present: Organiz
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Mentored
Present: Mentor
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Coached
Present: Coach
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Facilitated
Present: Facilitat
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Empowered
Present: Empower
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Delegated
Present: Delegat
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Guided
Present: Guid
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Chaired
Present: Chair
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Steered
Present: Steer
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Orchestrated
Present: Orchestrat
Achievement & Results
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Achieved
Present: Achiev
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Accomplished
Present: Accomplish
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Attained
Present: Attain
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Exceeded
Present: Exceed
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Surpassed
Present: Surpass
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Improved
Present: Improv
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Enhanced
Present: Enhanc
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Increased
Present: Increas
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Reduced
Present: Ruced
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Optimized
Present: Optimiz
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Maximized
Present: Maximiz
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Minimized
Present: Minimiz
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Streamlined
Present: Streamlin
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Amplified
Present: Amplifi
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Boosted
Present: Boost
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Elevated
Present: Elevat
Technical & Analytical
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Developed
Present: Develop
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Engineered
Present: Engineer
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Programmed
Present: Programm
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Designed
Present: Design
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Implemented
Present: Implement
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Analyzed
Present: Analyz
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Evaluated
Present: Evaluat
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Assessed
Present: Assess
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Calculated
Present: Calculat
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Measured
Present: Measur
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Modeled
Present: Model
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Simulated
Present: Simulat
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Automated
Present: Automat
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Debugged
Present: Debugg
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Optimized
Present: Optimiz
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Integrated
Present: Integrat
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Created
Present: Creat
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Designed
Present: Design
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Innovated
Present: Innovat
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Pioneered
Present: Pioneer
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Transformed
Present: Transform
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Revolutionized
Present: Revolutioniz
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Redesigned
Present: Resigned
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Conceptualized
Present: Conceptualiz
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Visualized
Present: Visualiz
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Branded
Present: Brand
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Marketing
Past: Marketed
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Strategized
Present: Strategiz
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Planned
Present: Plann
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Forecasted
Present: Forecast
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Projected
Present: Project
Communication & Collaboration
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Presented
Present: Present
Communication & Collaboration
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Communicated
Present: Communicat
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Articulated
Present: Articulat
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Authored
Present: Author
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Edited
Present: Edit
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Translated
Present: Translat
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Negotiated
Present: Negotiat
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Collaborated
Present: Collaborat
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Liaised
Present: Liais
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Consulted
Present: Consult
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Advised
Present: Advis
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Educated
Present: Educat
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Trained
Present: Train
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Facilitated
Present: Facilitat
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Moderated
Present: Moderat
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Moderated
Present: Moderat
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Researched
Present: Research
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Investigated
Present: Investigat
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Explored
Present: Explor
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Examined
Present: Examin
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Studied
Present: Studi
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Analyzed
Present: Analyz
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Interpreted
Present: Interpret
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Identified
Present: Identifi
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Discovered
Present: Discover
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Hypothesized
Present: Hypothesiz
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Validated
Present: Validat
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Verified
Present: Verifi
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Tested
Present: Test
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Experimented
Present: Experiment
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Surveyed
Present: Survey
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Interviewed
Present: Interview
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Managed
Present: Manag
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Budgeted
Present: Budget
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Forecasted
Present: Forecast
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Allocated
Present: Allocat
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Invested
Present: Invest
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Generated
Present: Generat
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Secured
Present: Secur
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Saved
Present: Sav
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Reduced
Present: Ruced
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Increased
Present: Increas
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Negotiated
Present: Negotiat
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Procured
Present: Procur
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Purchased
Present: Purchas
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Traded
Present: Trad
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Audited
Present: Audit
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Reconciled
Present: Reconcil
Replace Weak Verbs
Strengthen your resume by replacing common weak verbs with powerful alternatives
Weak:
Responsible for
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Strong:
Managed, Oversaw, Led
Weak:
Did
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Strong:
Executed, Performed, Implemented
Weak:
Made
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Strong:
Created, Produced, Developed
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Helped
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Strong:
Assisted, Supported, Facilitated
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Worked on
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Strong:
Contributed to, Participated in
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Used
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Strong:
Utilized, Leveraged, Applied
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Fixed
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Strong:
Resolved, Repaired, Rectified
Weak:
Talked to
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Strong:
Consulted, Advised, Liaised with
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Wrote
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Strong:
Authored, Composed, Drafted
Weak:
Looked at
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Strong:
Analyzed, Reviewed, Examined
Industry-Specific Verbs
Tailored verb recommendations for different professional fields
Technology
Marketing
Finance
Healthcare
Education
Sample Bullet Points
See how powerful action verbs transform resume bullet points
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Managed team of 12 to achieve quarterly sales targets
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Developed scalable application serving 50K+ users
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Increased customer satisfaction scores by 35%
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Reduced operational costs by $120K annually
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Created comprehensive training program for 200+ employees
Action Verb Usage Tips
Be Specific
Choose verbs that precisely describe your actions. Instead of "Worked on projects," use "Developed," "Managed," or "Implemented."
Quantify Results
Pair action verbs with measurable results. For example: "Increased sales by 25%" or "Reduced costs by $50K annually."
Vary Your Verbs
Avoid repeating the same verb. Use synonyms to keep your resume engaging and demonstrate a rich vocabulary.
Use Proper Tense
Use present tense for current roles and past tense for previous positions. Be consistent within each job description.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are action verbs so important on a resume?
+How do I choose the right action verbs?
+Should I avoid using the same verb multiple times?
+What's wrong with passive language on resumes?
+Can I use present tense for current positions?
+Why Action Verbs Matter
Showcase Achievements
Action verbs transform passive responsibilities into active accomplishments. They highlight your contributions and demonstrate initiative rather than just listing duties.
Grab Attention Fast
With recruiters scanning resumes in seconds, strong action verbs immediately communicate impact and results, making your achievements stand out quickly.
Demonstrate Impact
Action verbs naturally lead to measurable results. They encourage you to quantify achievements, showing clear ROI and business impact to hiring managers.