11th
October
2005
25 Words That Can Hurt Your Resume
“So, you’re experienced? Before you advertise this in your resume, be sure you can prove it. Often, when job seekers try to sell themselves to potential employers, they load their resumes with vague claims that are transparent to hiring managers, according to Scott Bennett, author of ‘The Elements of Resume Style’ (AMACOM). By contrast, the most successful job seekers avoid these vague phrases on their resumes in favor of accomplishments.”

