drag2share: Don't Use These 10 Words In Your Resume Or Cover Letter

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-overused-words-cover-letter-2011-12

LinkedIn just released the most overused words in its 85 million user profiles. They are:

1. Extensive experience
2. Innovative
3. Motivated
4. Results-oriented
5. Dynamic
6. Proven track record
7. Team player
8. Fast-paced
9. Problem solver
10. Entrepreneurial

The company says to completely eliminate these in your resumes or cover letters, and instead replace them with specific examples of how you're a problem solver, etc.

In its release, LinkedIn also said users are 12 times more likely to be viewed as a potential job candidate if they have more than one position listed on their profile.

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