At least not if you want your application to stand out
We can’t think of anything less fun than brainstorming words to describe your work skills—but it might be a smart thing to do. Responsible is the most overused word on people’s résumés, according to a new analysis released today by LinkedIn.
It beat out creative, which was the No. 1 most overused word in both 2012 and 2011. Here’s the entire top 10 list for this year (in order):
1. Responsible
2. Strategic
3. Creative
4. Effective
5. Patient
6. Expert
7. Organizational
8. Driven
9. Innovative
10. Analytical
Have one of those words on your résumé? Here’s why that’s not-so-great news: “If you sound like everyone else, you won’t stand out from other professionals vying for opportunities,” says Nicole Williams, LinkedIn’s career expert. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should hit up Thesaurus.com and just plug in a synonym, regardless of how stilted it might sound.
If you really can’t think of another word to use, Williams recommends setting yourself apart from other candidates by using concrete examples to illustrate the fact that you’re responsible (or strategic, or whatever). On a site like LinkedIn, you can even upload photos or videos to help accomplish this.
Something to keep in mind—especially if getting a new job is one of your resolutions for 2014.
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