A secret unknown to many when writing their CV, is the usage of Power Words. Power words add that extra special oomph to your CV.
In other words Power Words are what create a REAL IMPACT
Power words should always be written as being in the past tense - this gives a sense of something having been done or completed. In other words it will portray you as having "achieved" something. If you use the present e.g. "designing" it doesn't sound complete and isn't therefore as powerful.
When writing your CV or Resume try to make good use of some of these Words. Below are some Power words you should use when writing your CV.
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