Handy action & descriptive words to use in your CV
Action words tell employers that you get results. Use them to describe your skills, what you have done, your strengths and achievements, and how well you are able to handle different situations.
By – DeskDemon.com
| accomplished | delivered | investigated | revamped |
| achieved | demonstrated | launched | reviewed |
| adopted | designed | lowered | revised |
| adjusted | developed | maintained | revitalized |
| administered | disseminated | monitored | risked |
| advised | distributed | motivated | saved |
| analysed | diverted | multiplied | scheduled |
| ascertained | doubled/tripled | negotiated | secured |
| assessed | eliminated | obtained | selected |
| assisted | enforced | opened | simplified |
| attained | engineered | operated | sold |
| budgeted | equipped | ordered | solved |
| calculated | established | organized | stimulated |
| collaborated | evaluated | originated | strengthened |
| communicated | executed | persuaded | submitted |
| completed | expanded | predicted | succeeded |
| conceived | expedited | prepared | supported |
| conducted | generated | prescribed | transferred |
| consolidated | implemented | produced | translated |
| constructed | improved | promoted | trouble-shot |
| consulted | improvised | proposed | uncovered |
| contributed | increased/raised | provided | unified |
| controlled | initiated/started | realised | upgraded |
| co-ordinated | inspected | recommended | utilized |
| counselled | inspired | reconciled | widened |
| created | installed | reduced/cut | won |
| decreased | instructed | reinforced | wrote |
| delegated | introduced | repaired | |
Choose words from the following table that describe you best and present yourself positively.
| accurate | courageous | informal | quiet |
| adaptable | courteous | innovative | realistic |
| adventurous | creative | introspective | receptive |
| alert | curious | kind | reflective |
| ambitious | daring | knowledgeable | reliable |
| amiable | decisive | light-hearted | resourceful |
| analytical | dedicated | logical | responsible |
| articulate | dependable | loving | self-confident |
| assertive | determined | loyal | self-reliant |
| attentive | diligent | mature | sensitive |
| attractive | disciplined | meticulous | sharp-witted |
| broad-minded | discreet | modest | sincere |
| businesslike | eager | motivated | smart |
| calm | easy-going | objective | sociable |
| capable | efficient | obliging | sophisticated |
| careful | energetic | open-minded | spontaneous |
| cautious | enterprising | optimistic | stable |
| charitable | enthusiastic | original | steady |
| charming | flexible | organised | supportive |
| cheerful | forceful | outgoing | systematic |
| clever | formal | patient | tactful |
| compassionate | frank | people-oriented | talented |
| competent | friendly | perceptive | tenacious |
| competitive | generous | persevering | thorough |
| confident | hard-working | pleasant | thoughtful |
| conscientious | healthy | positive | tolerant |
| conservative | helpful | practical | trusting |
| considerate | honest | productive | trustworthy |
| consistent | humorous | progressive | unaffected |
| constructive | imaginative | prudent | versatile |
| cool-headed | independent | punctual | |
| co-operative | industrious | quick | |
