Handy action & descriptive words to use in your CV
Action words tell employers that you get results. Use them to describe your skills, what you have done, your strengths and achievements, and how well you are able to handle different situations.
By – DeskDemon.com
accomplished | delivered | investigated | revamped |
achieved | demonstrated | launched | reviewed |
adopted | designed | lowered | revised |
adjusted | developed | maintained | revitalized |
administered | disseminated | monitored | risked |
advised | distributed | motivated | saved |
analysed | diverted | multiplied | scheduled |
ascertained | doubled/tripled | negotiated | secured |
assessed | eliminated | obtained | selected |
assisted | enforced | opened | simplified |
attained | engineered | operated | sold |
budgeted | equipped | ordered | solved |
calculated | established | organized | stimulated |
collaborated | evaluated | originated | strengthened |
communicated | executed | persuaded | submitted |
completed | expanded | predicted | succeeded |
conceived | expedited | prepared | supported |
conducted | generated | prescribed | transferred |
consolidated | implemented | produced | translated |
constructed | improved | promoted | trouble-shot |
consulted | improvised | proposed | uncovered |
contributed | increased/raised | provided | unified |
controlled | initiated/started | realised | upgraded |
co-ordinated | inspected | recommended | utilized |
counselled | inspired | reconciled | widened |
created | installed | reduced/cut | won |
decreased | instructed | reinforced | wrote |
delegated | introduced | repaired |
Choose words from the following table that describe you best and present yourself positively.
accurate | courageous | informal | quiet |
adaptable | courteous | innovative | realistic |
adventurous | creative | introspective | receptive |
alert | curious | kind | reflective |
ambitious | daring | knowledgeable | reliable |
amiable | decisive | light-hearted | resourceful |
analytical | dedicated | logical | responsible |
articulate | dependable | loving | self-confident |
assertive | determined | loyal | self-reliant |
attentive | diligent | mature | sensitive |
attractive | disciplined | meticulous | sharp-witted |
broad-minded | discreet | modest | sincere |
businesslike | eager | motivated | smart |
calm | easy-going | objective | sociable |
capable | efficient | obliging | sophisticated |
careful | energetic | open-minded | spontaneous |
cautious | enterprising | optimistic | stable |
charitable | enthusiastic | original | steady |
charming | flexible | organised | supportive |
cheerful | forceful | outgoing | systematic |
clever | formal | patient | tactful |
compassionate | frank | people-oriented | talented |
competent | friendly | perceptive | tenacious |
competitive | generous | persevering | thorough |
confident | hard-working | pleasant | thoughtful |
conscientious | healthy | positive | tolerant |
conservative | helpful | practical | trusting |
considerate | honest | productive | trustworthy |
consistent | humorous | progressive | unaffected |
constructive | imaginative | prudent | versatile |
cool-headed | independent | punctual | |
co-operative | industrious | quick |