Recruiters see the same clichés over and over again. These words don’t help you stand out—they blur you into the crowd. Here are the top five to avoid, and how to replace them with something stronger.
Everyone says it. Few show it.
Try this: “Collaborated with sales to build a new funnel that increased revenue by 37% in one quarter.”
It sounds like you’re covering up a lack of experience. Show adaptability instead.
Try this: “Taught myself Google Ads and delivered a successful campaign in just three months.”
Too vague to be useful. Employers want specifics.
Try this: “Organised the company’s annual gala for three years, boosting attendance by 25%.”
Effort isn’t the point—results are.
Try this: “Met 100% of project deadlines across two years while maintaining client satisfaction ratings above 95%.”
If it’s proven, prove it.
Try this: “Managed a system migration to a new database with zero downtime.”