Posted on 12/13/2011 9:58:20 AM PST by SeekAndFind
LinkedIn just released the most overused words in its 85 million user profiles. They are:
1. Extensive experience
2. Innovative
3. Motivated
4. Results-oriented
5. Dynamic
6. Proven track record
7. Team player
8. Fast-paced
9. Problem solver
10. Entrepreneurial
The company says to completely eliminate these in your resumes or cover letters, and instead replace them with specific examples of how you're a problem solver, etc.
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
It's amazing how many job listings contain a description of the work environment as "fast-paced", which begs the question: as opposed to what???
Are there really any "slow-paced" workplaces out there in the 21st century?
If that's not worn out, I don't know what is.
Oh, just no. Really?
Formatted proactive synergy restructuring teams.
I’ve found that using the term, “violently effective” always makes my resume stand out.
“Then what ae you supposed to put on your resume?”
Entitled.
I thrive in a challenging environment.
I ride horses because I find we have a lot of qualities in common: loyalty, dependability and strength.
Also don’t put down: axe murderer, rapist, arsonist, or sociology,minority studies,women’s studies grad....you get the picture.
That begs the question have you shifted a paradigm when demonstrating leadership adding value while providing a 50,000 foot view? At the end of the day you have to run it up the flagpole to see if it sticks to the low-hanging fruit.
>> 12. Occupy
ROFL! CUCL
I find saying that I am a “blind, lesbian African-American” has gotten me the job every time.
15. Sensitive
16. Tolerant
17. I “Buy fresh, Buy local”
18. I “Coexist” well
You’re hired!
Luckily I am none of them.
“Are there really any “slow-paced” workplaces out there in the 21st century?”
Depends. Are we talking piecework, commissions or billable hours?
The classical “precedent/president” spell checker error.
I’ve used both of these training videos to help me find a job. No luck yet, but I’m not giving up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS3YUz5xoqs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AMgagxCvZQ
- or I may try to get my money back.
20. Dallas Cowboys fan. May not get you a job in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., or New York, but it may open doors elsewhere.
“That’s good because I’m a real go-getter, who thinks outside the box and won’t take no for an answer.’
Do you use your resources effectively? Do you have budget awareness? Are you focused on quality?
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