Using Power Verbs to Get the Interview

Using Power Verbs to Get the InterviewUsing Power Verbs to Get the InterviewUsing Power Verbs to Get the InterviewVerbs are the action of a sentence they are the part that packs all of the punch. And if you want to get the interview, youd better have power and impact. But most job seekers brush through their word choice, sticking with commonly used and passive verbs, which practically put hiring managers to sleep. So, today, we are going to give you the power to change thatWord choice - and specifically verbs - signify more than just what you accomplished. Verbs signify the perception of your education (or lack thereof), your intelligence and even how much ownership you take over your work. Dont believe me? Check out these examplesExample One The Sales GuyI welches responsible for the Pacific NW TerritoryVersusI grew the Pacific NW territory by 20% YOY orI opened 4 markets in the Pacific NW, each reached profitability in less than 7monthsExample Two The IT GuyI managed online softwar e developmentVersusI owned the deployment of 26 games to a base of 269,00 usersI improved the game deployment process, cutting time and costs by 5%Which person would you hire?Lucky for you, there are two simple steps to using great, powerful, impactful verbs on your resume. So, lets walk through them one at a time. But, before we get started, I need you to think of one line on your resume to use as an example. Thinking... thinking... got it? GoodSTEP ONE Identify the AccomplishmentTo really make a verb pop, they should highlight an accomplishment, rather than a responsibility. In other words, they should focus on the outcome of your work, rather than the process of getting it done. This is a key differentiator on your resume and the verbs you chose to go along with an accomplishment exude ownership and action, rather than a passive job description.STEP TWO Pick a Verb with ImpactSo now that you know what you want to say, we need to figure out the best way to say it Test out a few ve rbs for each line, making sure that NONE of them are passive responsible for is the biggest culprit in the category.How will you know when youve found the right one? Youll know because youll be impressed with your own accomplishment. It is great that you owned that project or that you lead that conference, or that you increased the revenue So keep trying, until you impress yourself