Resume Evaluation Part 6: Action-Oriented Sentence Starters

· Action-oriented sentence starters: Your resume should never include the words “I” or “we.” For example, instead of writing I implemented, begin the sentence with Implemented. Here is a list of action words you can use in your resume. They are split into categories for easy use.

Management action words: analyzed, coordinated, delegated, executed, incorporated, motivated, and oversaw.

Communication action words: addressed, authored, persuaded, summarized, renegotiated, reported, and wrote.
Creative action words: conceived, conceptualized, created, designed, developed, and produced.

Detail-oriented action words: approved, compiled, edited, inspected, gathered, and proofread.



Critique: Does each sentence of your resume begin with an action word? ___ Yes ___No


You know your resume is ready to be submitted when you score one hundred percent on the all the six steps in the evaluation. Good luck!