Profile & Resume Buzzkill - Words to avoid

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Analyzed profiles of it’s 85 million determine the most clichéd and overused phrases. users to Source: By Bob Brown |/ Network World US | Published 14:40, 15 December 10

LinkedIn Top 10 BUZZwords

#10. Entrepreneurial

#9. Problem Solver

#8. Fast-paced

#7. Team Player

#6. Proven Track Record

#5. Dynamic

#4. Results-oriented

Multi-tasker #3. Motivated

#2. Innovative

#1. Extensive Experience

Why should I care about BUZZwords on my LinkedIn profile?

Q Do you or your company use social networks or social media to support your recruitment effort? Plan to begin Don't know this year 4% 9% No 14% Yes 73% Source: Jobvite 2010 Social Recruiting Survey

Q Which social media do you or your company use for recruiting? LinkedIn 78.3% Facebook 54.6% Twitter 44.8% Blog 18.7% YouTube 13.7% Myspace 5.4% None 14.4% Percentage of Survey Respondents Source: Jobvite 2010 Social Recruiting Survey

Q Q Have you successfully hired through a Through which network have you hired? social network? A A Yes LinkedIn 58.1% 89.4% Facebook 27.5% Twitter 14.2% Source: Jobvite 2010 Social Recruiting Survey

BUZZword

BUZZwords on their own do Waste nothing more than valuable real estate on a resume and your on-line profile.

Create BUZZ by balancing buzzwords with Achievements

Resume Success Formula A B=E

Resume Success Formula A B=E xperience & Education

Resume Success Formula A chievements B=E xperience & Education

Resume Success Formula A chievements B=E UZZ xperience & Education

Achievements = Uniqueness Everyone has BUZZwords. Separate yourself from the crowd.

Replace BUZZwords with KEYwords from the Employer’s job spec. Key Resume Tip

GOLDEN RULE Friends don’t let friends be a BUZZkill.

Be a FRIEND to your resume Remember – Friends don’t let friends be a BUZZ Kill.

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