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21st Jan 2015

Polishing Up Your CV? You Might Want To Avoid These Top 10 Buzzwords

Are you 'motivated', 'creative'' and 'ambitious'?

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When applying for a new opportunity, the key is to set yourself apart from the many others vying for the same position.

Unfortunately, in our attempt to sell ourselves as much as possible, we often fall into the trap of using tired language and old clichés that send employees to sleep before they’ve even reached the end of your education details.

A new study from LinkedIn has compiled a list of the top ten ‘buzzwords’ contained in job applications and chance are, they’re pretty familiar!

To avoid falling into the trap, experts say you should aim to use past experiences and examples to illustrate your skills to your potential employer.

1.    Motivated

2.    Enthusiastic

3.    Passionate

4.    Driven

5.    Track record

6.    Creative

7.    Extensive experience

8.    Responsible

9.    Communication skills

10.  Ambitious