Washington State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 44
Career & Resume Guide
for Cougs, 2024 Edition
44 | Resume Guide for Cougs, Appendix
STRONG ACTION VERBS
Use skill-based action verbs to start your points – these words will provide powerful examples of your
skills and experience. Below are some sample verbs you may want to utilize - what verbs resonate
with you? Feel free to highlight or circle items in the table below.
Management Skills
Administered
Assigned
Chaired
Consolidated
Coordinated
Delegated
Executed
Improved
Organized
Oversaw
Prioritized
Produced
Recommended
Strengthened
Supervised
Trained
Communication Skills
Addressed
Corresponded
Composed
Directed
Drafted
Enlisted
Influenced
Interpreted
Mediated
Moderated
Motivated
Negotiated
Promoted
Presented
Publicized
Recruited
Clerical/Detailed Skills
Approved
Arranged
Classified
Collected
Compiled
Dispatched
Edited
Monitored
Prepared
Processed
Purchased
Recorded
Retrieved
Scheduled
Specified
Validated
Research Skills
Collected
Diagnosed
Examined
Extracted
Identified
Inspected
Interpreted
Interviewed
Investigated
Organized
Reviewed
Summarized
Surveyed
Systematized
Tested
Tracked
Financial Skills
Allocated
Analyzed
Appraised
Audited
Balanced
Budgeted
Calculated
Computed
Devised
Estimated
Forecasted
Projected
Researched
Technical Skills
Assembled
Built
Calculated
Designed
Engineered
Fabricated
Installed
Maintained
Operated
Overhauled
Programmed
Repaired
Solved
Upgraded
Teaching Skills
Adapted
Advised
Coached
Communicated
Developed
Enabled
Encouraged
Evaluated
Explained
Informed
Initiated
Instructed
Persuaded
Stimulated
Creative Skills
Acted
Created
Designed
Established
Illustrated
Instituted
Integrated
Introduced
Originated
Performed
Planned
Revitalized
Shaped
Accomplishments
Helping Skills
Accelerated
Achieved
Boosted
Enhanced
Delivered
Maximized
Pioneered
Promoted to
Reduced
Resolved
Surpassed
Succeeded
Spearheaded
Transformed
Assessed
Assisted
Clarified
Coached
Counseled
Demonstrated
Diagnosed
Educated
Expedited
Facilitated
Familiarized
Guided
Mentored
Referred
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