SURVEY RESULTS: THE BEST AND WORST RESUME TERMS

A few weeks ago we shared links on creating a results-oriented (achievements-based) resume. Today we’d like to share the BEST and WORST words/phrases to use on a results-oriented resume.

Background: StyleCareers.com surveyed 200 fashion industry recruiters and hiring managers for their opinion on words/phrases they like to see on resumes AND the words/phrases that, for a lack of a better term, annoy them.

BEST RESUME WORDS

The top 5 words/phrases that fashion industry recruiters LIKE to see on resumes?

1. Achieved                                        73.60%
2. Managed                                        60.40%
3. Created                                           60.40%
4. Trained/Mentored                   58.10%
5. Improved                                        55.80%

WORST RESUME WORDS

The top 5 words/phrases that ANNOY fashion industry recruiters when they see them on resumes?

1. Passion for Fashion                    76.90%
2. Go-getter                                         54.70%
3. Think outside of the box         42.00%
4. Synergy                                             29.30%
5. Go-to person                                 29.30%

 

DON’T LET VERBIAGE STOP YOU FROM GETTING A JOB!

 

Visit www.stylecareers.com/words.htm to see the full results.