Avoid meaningless words that really don't set you apart from the pack.
When considering how long a resume should be, cut out any unnecessary, distracting information and
avoid meaningless words that come across as just «buzzwords».
You also should
avoid meaningless words.
Not exact matches
Lots of
meaningless words intended to maintain the status quo and
avoid the hard questions, such as «where's the evidence for your delusions?»
Resume clichés are also best
avoided —
words like «hardworking,» «team player,» «motivated,» and «good communicator» are overused and virtually
meaningless unless backed up with relevant examples.
If you are working to strongly brand your job search materials, find a list of over-used and
meaningless words so you can
avoid the use of those
words.