Weak words like “helped” or “did” make bullet points look generic. Strong action verbs show ownership and impact and make your achievements stand out immediately.
Why Action Verbs Matter
- They make your role in an achievement clear.
- They show leadership, initiative, and impact.
- They make your resume more engaging and easier to scan.
Action Verbs for Leading and Managing
- Led, Directed, Managed, Supervised, Coordinated, Organised, Mentored, Guided, Facilitated, Oversaw.
Action Verbs for Creating and Building
- Designed, Developed, Built, Created, Launched, Implemented, Deployed, Introduced, Established, Crafted.
Action Verbs for Improving and Optimising
- Improved, Optimised, Streamlined, Enhanced, Simplified, Upgraded, Refined, Strengthened, Increased, Reduced.
Action Verbs for Analysing and Solving
- Analysed, Diagnosed, Investigated, Resolved, Troubleshot, Identified, Evaluated, Assessed, Verified, Tested.
Action Verbs for Communicating and Collaborating
- Collaborated, Communicated, Presented, Negotiated, Advocated, Coordinated, Aligned, Advised, Briefed, Trained.
Turn Weak Bullets Into Strong Ones
Before
Did social media posts for company page.
After
Created and scheduled social media campaigns for Instagram and LinkedIn, increasing average post engagement by 55% in six months.
How Many Action Verbs Per Resume?
Most resumes will naturally use 15–25 action verbs. The goal isn’t to use as many as possible, but to pick verbs that accurately describe what you did and the scale of your impact.