Word choice and specificity can be the difference between a dull, mundane resume and one that jumps out to employers as interesting and valuable. Don’t sell yourself short. Take care to use exactly the word you mean, and not just one that will do. Below is a list of commonly overused words; try to avoid them and other similar words if you can.
Initiated
Designed
Hard worker
Oversee
Assisted
Team player
Talented
Energetic
Worked
Experience
Involved
Strong
Excellent
Every
Started
Used
Often
Help
Collaborated
Responsible for
In charge of
Planned
Over
Conducted
Provided
Achieved
Good
Great
Many (provide a number instead)
Outside the box