Action
Words!This list of action verbs will guide you in listing your accomplishments
and skills on your resume. They are divided into five sections for
easy reference. Use those that accurately describe your duties.
PLANNED
| devised |
developed |
examined |
discovered |
evaluated |
| designed |
organized |
investigated |
appraised |
estimated |
| planned |
analyzed |
studied |
measured |
solved |
| created |
produced |
originated |
interpreted |
determined |
| revamped |
prepared |
researched |
reviewed |
identified |
DIRECTED
| operated |
managed |
guided |
supervised |
governed |
| commanded |
controlled |
regulated |
directed |
oversaw |
| designated |
coordinated |
adapted |
eliminated |
transferred |
| maintained |
awarded |
authorized |
vetoed |
removed |
| conducted |
founded |
headed |
instituted |
navigated |
EXECUTED
| motivated |
generated |
utilized |
employed |
administered |
| rectified |
restored |
repaired |
reorganized |
approved |
| observed |
demonstrated |
disclosed |
published |
notified |
| produced |
improved |
built |
formulated |
increased |
| expanded |
extended |
augmented |
supplemented |
condensed |
| curtailed |
reduced |
minimized |
converted |
exchanged |
| replaced |
conceived |
authored |
strengthened |
activated |
| unified |
combined |
merged |
consolidated |
updated |
| modernized |
altered |
modified |
transformed |
balanced |
| established |
stabilized |
discontinued |
assembled |
computed |
| estimated |
inventoried |
surpassed |
simplified |
grouped |
| distributed |
classified |
terminated |
initiated |
introduced |
| economized |
obtained |
procured |
collected |
assumed |
| attached |
exchanged |
invested |
sponsored |
expedited |
| attained |
executed |
achieved |
dispatched |
selected |
| compounded |
completed |
wrote |
implemented |
arranged |
| presented |
invented |
performed |
accelerated |
|
SERVICED
| disclosed |
informed |
communicated |
taught |
instructed |
| educated |
serviced |
processed |
trained |
lectured |
| endorsed |
guaranteed |
accommodated |
aided |
assisted |
| prepared |
provided |
constructed |
tested |
translated |
| installed |
received |
delivered |
sold |
purchased |
| audited |
dispensed |
represented |
ordered |
interviewed |
| logged |
supplied |
conserved |
routed |
corresponded |
ADVISED
| conferred |
consulted |
publicized |
notified |
advised |
| reported |
advertised |
informed |
demonstrated |
displayed |
| exhibited |
illustrated |
advocated |
counseled |
instructed |
| acquainted |
recommended |
suggested |
familiarized |
disproved |
| detected |
criticized |
referred |
diagnosed |
edited |
| protected |
arbitrated |
prescribed |
encouraged |
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October 13, 2003
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