Ten words that should not be used in a resume, I think the reasons WHY are obvious. I think there are other times they should be excluded also. I picked this up off the Internet and have edited some of their content.
10. Dynamic - According to the Oxford English Dictionary, its primary meaning is “of or pertaining to force producing motion: often opposed to static.” So by using this word, you have literally told your potential employer that you are adept at not being stationary. You are the type of person who does things and moves from place to place.
9. Communication Skills
8. Problem Solving. Both of these guarantee nothing more than the person not being paralyzed by the prospect of a conversation or an empty stapler.
7. Innovative
6. Motivated —Innovative and Motivated, two more generic adjectives suggesting attributes that an employer would probably like to take for granted.
5. Track Record. Note that it is not specified whether this track record is good or bad.
4. Extensive experience.
3. Effective, a promise that when you are being dynamic, you’re really making the most of it.
2. Organizational — which may be important if you are, say, applying to be an accountant. But in most cases, it is not the most striking skill to be championing — it’s like saying one is punctual or has neat handwriting.
1. Creative. This attribute, like many of the others, is one that is better shown than told.
