City University of Hong Kong


Resume Phrases and Headings

Objectives Samples


"A retail management position utilising
strong communication skills and
a background in media."

"To secure a teaching position in an
elementary school working with
diverse groups of students"

"An information technology position
involving software development"

"Seeking a public  relations position
in a non-profit organisation working with
children and families."

Categories Headings


Highlights of Qualifications  Career Objective 
Related Experience   Internships/Practicum 
Publications      Presentations   
Relevant Skills   Professional Affiliations
Community Service    Campus Activities  
Licenses/Certifications  Athletics    
Foreign Languages   Military Training 
Education   Research Experience
Leadership Involvement  Relevant Coursework
Related Projects   Honours/Awards
International Experience

Skill-Specific Action Verbs


‧ Achievement-Leadership

accomplish   assign  award   attain     
co-ordinate direct  complete  execute
earn   oversee  expand  prioritise
receive  strengthen  solve   supervise

‧ Analytical Skills

classify    evaluate identify   interpret     
organise  process summarise  systematise

‧ Communication Skills

correspond   influence mediate  moderate     
negotiate persuade promote   publicise

‧ Financial Skills

allocate    analyse audit   balance      
budget   manage  plan   project

‧ Initiative Skills

conceive   create  design   establish     
improve initiate  institute   market

‧ Interpersonal Skills

assess   clarify  educate  facilitate     
guide  instruct  motivate represent

‧ Teamwork Skills

aid    arrange  assist   collaborate     
cooperate develop produce support

‧ Technical  Skills

assemble  calculate devise  engineer     
operate program solve upgrade

 

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University of North Carolina. Ashville