'Avoid these 2 resume words at all costs,' says career expert—here are 35 power verbs to use instead

You only get less than 7.5 seconds to grab a hiring manager's attention when they read your resume for the first time.

Being responsible for something is just a circumstance. Saying you were "responsible for [X]" is a weak and generic way to describe your abilities and accomplishments.

Of course you had responsibilities. Doesn't everyone? And if not, then did you really bring any value to the company?

It's also advised to stay away from general office buzzwords and confusing phrases. These are words that you might hear people say all the time, but are often incredibly vague.