We have spent a lot of time discussing just how important it is to emphasise your results and successes on your CV, but this should not be at the expense of making sure the language on your CV is absolutely spot on.
Word power
When you list your achievements, pay attention to how you write them because the words you choose can have a huge influence on recruiters. Recruiters will judge your CV on how well you communicate, so choosing the right words is very important.
Think back to the beginning when we were discussing the importance of selling yourself. The words listed below are examples of good ‘selling’ words.
| overcame | achieved |
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