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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