【職場秘笈】六個CV中應謹慎使用的動詞 Six verbs that should be used sparingly in a CV
在撰寫CV時，我們都知道使用「advanced」、「spearheaded」等有力的動詞能為你增添亮點。根據CV寫作網站Kickresume分析了2022年共176,220份CV，將近93%的求職者都會使用一個或多個以行動導向的片語。
職涯教練兼作家Octavia Goredema指出，「以動詞作為內容的開端，能立即吸引讀者的注意力，傳達你廣泛的成就。」可是，並非所有行動動詞都同樣有效。雖然「grew」、「built」等詞語在定義上說明了你在工作有所改進，但無法清晰地呈現你的貢獻。以下是六個CV中應謹慎使用的動詞：
- Managed
- Created
- Helped
- Assisted
- Supported
- Facilitated
「Helped」、「supported」和「assisted」等動詞，顯得有些被動。它們給人的感覺是你在工作上只會按照別人的指示做事，而不是積極參與其中。
CV寫作網站TopResume的職涯專家Amanda Augustine表示，求職者要使用一些能解釋他們所負責事項的動詞。她建議嘗試使用「coached」、「represented」或「clarified」等替代詞，能準確地描述你所負責的工作內容，以及對整體效果的貢獻。
至於「created」和「managed」等動詞，Augustine認為它們有點枯燥。她問道：「你能否使用更豐富的詞語，以生動有趣的方式描述你所做的事情，而不是那些招聘者已經看了無數次的陳詞濫調？」她建議使用一些替代詞，例如「directed」、「cultivated」和「guided」來代替「Managed」，以及「designed」、「conceptualised」、「originated」和「shaped」以代替「created」。
整體而言，如果這些詞在CV中偶爾出現一兩次，並無甚麼大礙。但是如果超出了這個數量，就要嘗試寫得更有創意以吸引招聘人員。嘗試從細節中脫穎而出，展現你的個性和獨特之處。透過適當的動詞，讓CV充滿活力和個人特色，吸引HR的目光！
When writing a CV, we all know that using powerful verbs like "advanced" and "spearheaded" can make you stand out. According to the CV writing website Kickresume, which analysed a total of 176,220 CVs in 2022, nearly 93% of job seekers use one or more action-oriented phrases.
Octavia Goredema, a career coach and author, points out that starting your proof points with a verb immediately grabs the reader's attention and conveys your wide range of accomplishments. However, not all action verbs are equally effective. While words like "grew" and "built" define improvements you made in your work, they may not clearly showcase your contributions. Here are six verbs that should be used sparingly in a CV:
- Managed
- Created
- Helped
- Assisted
- Supported
- Facilitated
Verbs like "helped," "supported," and "assisted" tend to sound passive. They give the impression that you simply followed instructions rather than actively participating in your work.
Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume, suggests using verbs that accurately describe your responsibilities and contributions. She recommends alternatives like "coached," "represented," or "clarified" to convey your active involvement and the impact you made.
As for verbs like "created" and "managed," Augustine believes they can be a bit dull. She asks, “how can you use richer words that really bring to life what you were doing in ways that aren’t so boring that we’ve seen a million times?” She suggests using alternatives such as "directed," "cultivated," and "guided" instead of "managed," and "designed," "conceptualised," "originated," and "shaped" instead of "created."
Overall, it's not a major issue if these words appear once or twice in your CV. However, if they are overused, it's important to get more creative. Stand out by showcasing your personality and uniqueness through attention to detail. Use appropriate verbs to infuse your CV with energy and personal flair, capturing the attention of HR professionals!