You are so much more than just ‘CREATIVE and ‘PASSIONATE’

Time to get rid of words such as ‘creative’, ‘passionate’, ‘team player’ and ‘hardworking’ to describe yourself on your CV. They are so basic honey! Powerful and emotive language is a sure-fire way to create an engaging read for an employer. We need to make you shine and not bore them to death! Here are some alternative words and ways to describe yourself:⁣

Imaginative

Conceptual

Curious

Analytical

Collaborative

Powerful

Resilient

Tenacious

Forward-thinking

Innovative

Self-starter

Industrious

Skilful

Resourceful

Energetic

Eager

Self-confident

Adaptable

Savvy

Powerful Word Swaps:

Attention to detail > A careful eye

Team player > Collaborative

Love > An affection for

Creative > Imaginative

Passionate > Impassioned

Hardworking > Deeply engaged

Concepts > Creative solutions

Skills > Technical Vocabulary

Modern > Zeitgeist Approach

If you need more help on language and writing your CV, I have wrote all about it in this FYI Guide.

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