Most overused words in resumes

Best to avoid these, according to LinkedIn:

--innovative
--dynamic
--motivated
--extensive experience
--results-oriented
--proven track record
--team player
--fast-paced
--problem solver
--entrepreneurial

From Digits:

These terms "can appear empty to a potential employer and may do more harm than good when you include them in your profile or resume," said Lindsey Pollak, a LinkedIn spokeswoman and an author of career books. Ms. Pollak said people should scrap the words altogether from their resumes and profiles and instead focus on details of the job, like how many people they supervised or how much they increased sales.

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