Resume Buzzwords That Need to Go (and What to Say Instead)

Your resume should reflect you—not corporate clichés. Ditch the fluff and be specific.

Replace these tired terms with something more impactful:

1. Hard-working →  Met 100% of KPIs for 12 consecutive months

2. Team Player →  Collaborated with cross-functional teams on X project

3. Go-getter →  Took initiative to revamp the onboarding process, reducing ramp-up time by 30%

4. Detail-oriented →  Managed data accuracy across 5,000+ records with 99.9% precision

5. Strategic Thinker →  Led market entry strategy for new product in South Asia

6. Results-driven →  Increased lead conversion rate from 8% to 15%

7. Excellent Communication Skills →  Presented to C-suite stakeholders quarterly