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If you're employed, getting the necessary qualifications for a job, or still trying to decide what kind of career you're interested in, you'll need to be able to tell the examiner about this if you're asked questions about work.

Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the 'Definitions' section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don't understand.

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: What do you do?
Sasha: I do a job-share with a friend in a boutique ... I enjoy it ... I like working with customers ... unfortunately it's only temporary work but one of the perks of the job is I get a discount on the clothes ...

Examiner: Do you have any career plans yet?
Carly: Yes ... I'd like to be my own boss one day ... I'm interested in programming and I'd like to create apps for myself or for other companies ... I know being self employed would be a challenge but the idea of doing a nine-to-five job doesn't appeal to me at all ...

Examiner: What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time?
Marie: I'd hope to be working ... not a high-powered job ... but I'm quite a creative person so something where I can work with my hands would be nice ... as long as I'm not stuck behind a desk doing something boring in a dead-end job I'll be happy ...

Part 2-style task

Describe your ideal job. You should say:

what this job is

whether you would need any qualifications

whether it would be easy to find work

and say why you would enjoy this job in particular.

Max: I've always loved watching wildlife programmes on TV and often thought how much I'd enjoy working with animals ... perhaps in a safari park ... something like that ... you'd probably need a degree to have any chance of being called for an interview and whether there are many full-time jobs I don't know ... I'm sure a lot of parks rely on voluntary work so it might not be easy ... and it probably wouldn't be either but money isn't everything ... I'd get so much job satisfaction ... I can't imagine it being the kind of job where you get stuck in a rut ... and I think I'd be good at it as well ... I'd love to work with animals I enjoy manual work and I'm a good team player ... so even though the working conditions might not be the best I think that would be my ideal job ...

Part 3-style questions

Examiner: If there are a limited number of jobs available who should be given priority, young people or older people with more experience?
Anna: Things are so different these days ... a few years ago older employees would often take early retirement or go onto contracts and there were always opportunities for younger people but now jobs are so scarce ... I think younger people need to be given the chance whenever possible ...

Examiner: What are some of the important things a candidate should find out before accepting a job?
Ali: Well ... you'd need to know about your area of responsibility ... and your salary of course and then there are things like holiday entitlement ... maternity or paternity leave ... if you're thinking of having children ... and what the situation is regarding sick leave ... that kind of thing ...

Examiner: What are the advantages of having your own business rather than working for someone else?
Julie: Well ... unfortunately being an employee at the moment is very stressful ... people have very heavy workloads ... they're always under pressure to meet deadlines ... running your own business isn't easy ... but I do think it would be far more satisfying ...

Definitions

to be/get stuck in a rut: to be in a boring job that is hard to leave

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During the job interviewing process it's important to use verbs that precisely describe your duties and responsibilities at your present and past positions. The following list provides verbs that are both precise and commonly used in an English-speaking workplace. These verbs are used to express responsibilities and tasks performed throughout an applicant's professional career.

Great Action Words for Your Résumé

A

accomplished

I've accomplished a lot in my current position.

acted

She's acted as head of the department.

adapted

I adapt to team working situations easily.

administered

I administered four committees.

advanced

I've advanced many new ideas.

advised

I advised management on purchasing decisions.

allocated

I allocated resources on a weekly basis.

analyzed

I analyzed financial data.

applied

I applied my knowledge to workflow.

approved

I approved new products for manufacturing.

arbitrated

I arbitrated for Fortune 500 companies.

arranged

I arranged meetings.

assisted

I assisted the CEO.

attained

I attained the highest level of certification.

B-C

blended

I blended traditional approaches with new insights.

brought

I brought a team player sensibility to the job.

built

We built more than 200 homes.

carried out

I carried out a wide range of duties.

cataloged

I cataloged our company's library.

collaborated

I've collaborated with more than fifty clients.

completed

I completed the highest level of the training.

conceived

I've conceived of numerous products.

conducted

I conducted telephone surveys.

constructed

I constructed prototypes for marketing.

consulted

I've consulted on a wide range of issues.

contracted

I've contracted with large and small businesses.

controlled

I controlled more than $40,000,000.

cooperated

I cooperated successfully on more than team projects.

coordinated

I coordinated between sales and marketing departments.

corrected

I edited and corrected company brochures.

counseled

I counseled clients on insurance policies.

created

I created more than twenty advertising campaigns.

D-E

dealt

I've dealt with a wide variety of issues.

decided

I've decided I need to further my career.

decreased

I decreased spending while improving profits.

delegated

I've delegated tasks on a number of projects.

detected

I detected a number of mistakes.

developed

I developed an invention.

devised

I devised a plan to improve profits.

directed

I directed the sales department.

discovered

I discovered the reason.

distributed

We distributed throughout the country.

documented

I documented company policies.

doubled

We doubled profits in only two years.

edited

I edited company communications.

encouraged

We encouraged research and development.

engineered

I engineered a wide range of applications.

enlarged

I enlarged our community outreach.

escalated

We escalated the problems to the director.

established

I established company guidelines.

estimated

I estimated future costs.

evaluated

I evaluated investment opportunities.

examined

I examined sites for pollution.

expanded

I expanded our sales to Canada.

experienced

We experienced difficulties meeting the deadline.

explored

We explored a wide range of possibilities.

F-L

facilitated

I facilitated an exchange of ideas between the companies.

finalized

I finalized projections for the year.

formulated

I formulated answers to the questions.

founded

I've founded two companies.

functioned

I functioned as a liaison between management and employees.

guided

I guided operations through the process.

handled

I handled customer complaints.

headed

I headed an exploratory committee.

identified

I identified issues and reported back to management.

implemented

I implemented company plans.

improved

I improved the feedback process.

increased

We increased sales by over 50%.

initiated

I initiated investments into the latest technology.

inspected

We inspected more than two hundred companies.

installed

I installed air-conditioning units.

introduced

We introduced innovate products.

invented

The company invented double-sided tape.

investigated

I investigated customer complaints.

led

I led the sales department to its best year.

M-P

maintained

I maintained the company database.

managed

I've managed more than five hundred employees.

moderated

I moderated negotiations between the two companies.

negotiated

I negotiated a better deal for the company.

operated

I've operated heavy machinery.

organized

I've organized many projects.

performed

I performed as company clerk.

pioneered

We pioneered new sound technologies.

planned

I planned company retreats.

prepared

I prepared documents for management.

presented

I presented at many conferences.

programmed

I programmed the company database.

promoted

I promoted employees in human resources.

provided

We provided feedback to management.

purchased

I purchased materials for the company.

R-Z

recommended

I recommended cutbacks at the company.

recorded

I recorded notes during meetings.

recruited

We recruited the best talent.

redesigned

I redesigned company workflow.

repaired

I repaired watches for a few years.

replaced

I replaced the director after only six months.

restored

I restored the company to profitability.

reversed

We reversed the trend and grew.

reviewed

I reviewed company documents and made recommendations.

revised

I revised figures at the end of each quarter.

screened

I screened applicants during job interviews.

selected

I selected employees and assigned tasks.

serviced

We serviced all the buses in the area.

set up

I set up four branches.

stimulated

I stimulated discussion between departments.

strengthened

We strengthened sales abroad.

summarized

I summarized complex ideas so everyone could understand.

supervised

I supervised two teams on the project.

supported

I supported management with research.

tested

I tested a number of devices in the field.

trained

I trained employees.

transformed

We transformed the company in a short time.

upgraded

We upgraded our IT infrastructure.

validated

I validated customer claims.

Use these verbs to really sell yourself. You only have a few minutes to show how good you really are. Using this precise vocabulary and being confident can help you make the best impression possible.

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Looking for some good adjectives for your resume? Well, you've come to the right place! Our experts have created a comprehensive list of all the best resume adjectives, as well as a guide on how to use them effectively. On the other hand, if you'd rather get straight to writing your resume, take a look at our how to write a resume guide, or get one done in minutes with our professional resume builder.
Table of Contents

1. The Ultimate List of Resume Adjectives by Category

2. Five Weak Words You Should Avoid at All Cost

3. How to Use Resume Adjectives Effectively

4. When Not to Use Them

1. Resume Adjectives by Category

The following is a list of powerful adjectives that you can use to make your resume pack the punch you need to land an interview. But be warned, using them improperly can make your resume seem hollow. Be sure to check out our guide on using resume adjectives below to make sure you don't make this mistake.

Adjectives by Industry and Skill:

Analytical/Critical Thinking:

Doing a lot of work that requires you to put your thinking cap on? These words are perfect for describing the meticulous and calculating tasks you do on a daily basis. They are particularly useful if you work in industries that require complex analytical thinking, such as finance, engineering, and information technology (IT).

Creativity & Innovation:

Demonstrating that you are a creative innovator has never been easier! The list below will enhance your professional experience section and have the hiring manager begging you to join their team.

Effectiveness:

No matter what industry you work in, proving that you have what it takes to do your job effectively is essential. These words are especially useful to make your skills section seems even more impressive.

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Enthusiasm:

Energy! Passion! Dedication! Hiring managers love it when you display your genuine interest in the job. Use these words to show them that your high-spirits can't be matched!

Hard-working:

Are you a driven and motivated individual? Are you willing to work tirelessly through the night to complete a key project? Emphasize this desirable personal trait with the list below!

Organization:

Organizational skills are needed for anyone in assistant or managerial positions. These words will help you describe your expertise in accomplishing tasks in an orderly and practical manner.

Reliability:

Just as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, you can be counted on to perform - no matter the task. Use these words if you work in an industry where being dependable is key, such as law enforcement, healthcare, and finance.

Teamwork & Communication:

A friendly nature and the ability to communicate clearly are crucial characteristics for anyone who works in teams, or deals with customers on a daily basis. These words will help you describe that you're skilled at working in teams and keeping clients happy.

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Versatility:

Do you work in a fast-paced environment that throws a diverse range of tasks at you everyday? Use the table below to prove that you are the master of multitasking.

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2. Five Weak Adjectives You Should Avoid at All Costs

1. Knowledgable:

Saying you are knowledgeable means nothing to the hiring manager. You have to prove it. Instead of using such a hollow descriptor, use words that describe the extent of your knowledge. Take a look at the examples below:
Weak:

I am a knowledgeable Software Engineer.
Powerful:
2. Experienced:

Experienced falls short in much the same way as knowledgeable. Both lead us into the trap of thinking we have proved our worth, when in reality such adjectives are nothing but empty words. Specifically stating what you are experienced in, and then emphasizing that experience with the proper adjective, makes for a much stronger statement.
Weak:

I am an experienced Software Engineer
Powerful:
3. Results-oriented:

This is yet another word that doesn't mean anything without proof. It is also completely unnecessary to use it on a resume, because a well-written professional experience section should be all about showcasing the results of your actions. After reading through your work history, the hiring manager should already be convinced you are results-oriented - stating so is completely redundant.
Saying it is Weak: Demonstrating it is Powerful:
4. Various:

Using various - and other similarly vague quantity adjectives - can be dangerous because they give you a false sense of security. For example, when you state that you are "skilled in various techniques," you make the mistake of thinking you are showcasing your versatility. However, by not being specific, it actually seems like you are trying to hide your lack of versatility.
Vague is Weak:

Supported clients in complying with IT security standards across various frameworks.
Specific is Powerful:

Supported clients in complying with IT security standards across HIPAA, PCI, GLBA, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks.

5. Self-starter:

A lot of "experts" will try to convince you that this is a must-have resume adjective. Don't listen to them. Buzzwords such as this are just that - an annoying buzz in the hiring manager's ear. You want words that will sting like a bee and get their attention.

The simple act of saying you are a self-starter doesn't prove anything. Instead, at the start of each of your professional experience bullets, use action verbs that show your independence and initiative. Volunteered, initiated, spearheaded, and implemented are all good examples. Take a look at the the bullets below, and think about which candidate really seems like a self-starter.
Weak: Powerful:
3. How To Use Resume Adjectives Effectively

Using adjectives to create a powerful resume isn't about throwing in some fancy-sounding buzzwords to make yourself seem like a super cool dude (or dudette). This will have the opposite effect, and make your claims sound hollow.

The true power of resume adjectives lies in their ability to enhance and emphasize the points you are already proving. This guide will go through each main section of a typical resume and show you how you can use certain words to strengthen them.

a. Career Objective: Emphasize your experience, knowledge, and personal traits

A career objective (or resume objective) is a short (but sweet) introduction designed to showcase your skills, experience, and attributes in a way that captures the hiring manager's attention. Spicing it up with some tasty adjectives is a great way to help accomplish this.

You can use them to emphasize the extent of your experience, and showcase your personal traits. However, don't describe yourself - doing so will weaken your statements instead of enhancing them. Take a look at the examples below to get a better idea of what we mean:

The impression you get from the second example is much more powerful. By describing your experience as extensive, you give the hiring manager the feeling that it is somehow more valuable than if you had just written 5+ years experience.

In addition, by enhancing their actions with words such as heartfelt, compassionate, and sincere, the candidate showcases their enthusiasm and compassion - all without the need to specifically describe themselves.

b. Professional Experience: Enhance your actions

In your professional experience section, use adjectives sparingly. They should only be used in cases where they legitimately enhance your actions and achievements, or describe the manner in which you performed an action. Otherwise, they can make your resume seem fluffy and unprofessional.

Take a look at the examples below to get a better idea of how to use them properly:
Example 1: Example 2:
As you can see, while the normal statements are still strong bullet points, the addition of adjectives strengthens them even further.

c. Skills: Sharpen your skills

In your skills section, only use adjectives to emphasize your level of skill with a given technique or tool. Most of the words you can use for this are found in the Effectiveness category of our list. Let's take a look at some comparisons:

Describing your skills in this manner makes your them seem sharper, and leaves a greater impression on the hiring manager. Just be sure not to over-embellish, or you could get into trouble during the interview.

4. When Not to Use Resume Adjectives

At this point, if you're not using adjectives in one of the ways outlined in our guide above, then you might want to recheck your usage. However, since we're a nice group of helpful guys and gals here at Resume Companion, we've also listed some of the ways you should avoid using them:

a. In place of quantification

Never make the mistake of using an adjective to describe something that could instead be quantified with a number. For example:

Don't write:

Do write:

Managed budget in excess of $300 million

Saying the budget was enormous is a subjective statement and it's also extremely vague. Using specific numbers is more effective at emphasizing the enormity of the budget, and also gives the hiring manager a clear idea of your abilities.

b. If you can't back up your claim in an interview

Don't use adjectives just to sound impressive. Always make sure that what you are saying is true. Otherwise, when asked about specifics in an interview, you will fall flat on your face.

In your skills section, don't say you're an expert in something unless you can prove it in an interview. It's better to have no enhancements in your skills section at all than to make false claims. The same goes for your professional experience section - don't use adjectives to enhance or emphasize your actions unless your claims are true.

Let's take another look at our earlier example:

Led 10-member team in conducting the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring smooth manufacturing of products, and facilitating the cost-effective implementation of 7 new groundbreaking production strategies.

When making a statement like this, you need to be aware that the hiring manager may ask for more details in your interview. As such, before you make such declarations, you need to be able to answer the following type of questions:

If you can't answer these types of questions for each of the descriptions you are using, get rid of them. If you don't, you could be in for a world of trouble in your interview.

c. To describe yourself

This rule is a bit less stringent, but generally speaking it's best to avoid using adjectives to describe yourself. It gives you the illusion that you have impressed the hiring manager, when in reality you have proved nothing.

As Ned Stark from Game of Thrones once said, "words are wind, hiring managers only care about proof" (not 100% sure about the hiring managers part). Only use adjectives to describe yourself if you are prepared to back it up immediately afterwards.

If you are a certified or licensed member of a particular field, then feel free to describe yourself as such in your career objective! Just remember to list your specific certifications or licenses later on.

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List of 100 common personality adjectives that describe people positively

Most people would consider the character traits described by the personality adjectives below to be "good" or positive. This is generally true, but remember that words are often used subjectively. For example, "determined" is shown here as a positive personality adjective, while "stubborn" is listed on the negative personality adjectives page, yet the meaning of both can be very similar. The choice of word sometimes says as much about the author as about the person being described.

brave
bright
broad-minded

calm
careful
charming
communicative
compassionate
conscientious
considerate
convivial
courageous
courteous
creative

decisive
determined
diligent
diplomatic
discreet
dynamic

easygoing
emotional
energetic
enthusiastic
exuberant

hard-working
helpful
honest
humorous

imaginative
impartial
independent
intellectual
intelligent
intuitive

inventive
kind

loving
loyal

modest

optimistic

quick-witted
quiet

rational
reliable
reserved
resourceful
romantic

self-confident
self-disciplined
sensible
sensitive
shy
sincere
sociable
straightforward
sympathetic

unassuming
understanding

versatile

warmhearted
willing
witty

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