WORDS NOT TO USE ON YOUR CV

NINJA (PROGRAMMING NINJA, MANAGEMENT NINJA, ETC)

It used to be cute, it’s not anymore.

ROCK STAR

DYNAMIC

Typically when people use this it doesn’t mean anything.

It’s just filler that sounds good.

EXPERIENCED

You should let your resume do the talking

GURU

It’s in the same boat as ninja and rock star.

TRY

There is no try. Only do.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Don’t just say you solve problems. Rather, state how

you solve problems?

GOAL ORIENTED

So you’re doing better than the average high school student.

Be more specific.

SELF STARTER

Like some other words on this list, this is way too overused.