Words are very crucial whether written or spoken. When job hunting you use words to describe and express your qualities as a potential employee. You want to articulate why you should be hired. This is why your CV should be impressive. Research has shown that it takes less than 20 seconds for a hiring manager to make a decision about you based on your resume. How you present your CV can either make you or break your. This is why you need to know which words to include in your resume. Below are 5 tips on which words you should choose to get hired.
1. Be specific.
Avoid using words such as “team player” and “hard worker.” Users words that specifically show what you have achieved in previous roles.
2. Use actions.
Use action words that demonstrate that you took a leadership role that produced results.
3. Include power words.
Power words are those words that your potential employer will quickly resonate with. Include key skills,and jargon used in the industry.
4. Use values.
Use statistics such as percentages in profits, increase in value etc. to show how you benefitted your past employer.
5. Focus on the job.
Use keywords that focus on the skills, results, and accomplishments most aligned to the job you’re applying for.
