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WORDS NOT ADVISABLE TO USE ON YOUR CV

Added on: 5th Jun 2016

 

MOTIVATED

Motivated

It’s similar to “results oriented”. Say something like

“learning new things motivates me”.

 

 

SKILFUL

Skillful

This is something you shouldn’t have to say.

Your resume should speak for itself.

 

 

HARD WORKING

Hard Working

Hard working is good, but the phrase is once again overused.

Try to find another phrase that describes how hard working you are.

 

 

SCALABLE

Scalable

What does that even mean? Are you a database?

 

 

INNOVATIVE

Innovative

If you really are innovative then you shouldn’t be using this

word on your CV. Innovate and find another way to impress.

 

 

FAMILIAR WITH

Familiar with

This is a red flag. It doesn’t really express confidence in your

ability. If you’re not confident with something, don’t mention it.

 

 

RELIABLE

Reliable

So you show up on time? Do the bare minimum? 

Everybody can be reliable, once again, explain how.

 

 

TEAM PLAYER

team player

You better be a team player, that goes without saying.

 


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