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Monday, May 05, 2014

3 Ways to Avoid Résumé Buzzword Banality

US News: Which of these words have you used to describe yourself on your LinkedIn profile or résumé?
Responsible. Effective. Strategic. Analytical. Expert. Organizational. Specialized. Creative. Innovative. Experimental. Motivated. Driven. Patient.
A recent LinkedIn study identified these as 13 of the most overused buzzwords worldwide in members’ profiles for 2012 and 2013. “Responsible” was used twice as often as any other word on the list.

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