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What are power verbs?Power verbs are action words that have positive meanings in English. When you use a power verb, you can communicate your message more strongly and confidently than when using other verbs. This is especially useful when you are applying for a job and want to appear as a confident and competent candidate. Power verbs can also make your writing more interesting and help prevent you from using the same words too many times.The following sentences are examples from the Work Experience section of a resume. Notice the differences between the sentences.Made new software for ABC Company. →Made is a weaker verb.Developed new software for ABC Company. →Developed is a power verb. You sound more confident and interesting using ‘developed’.Where can I use power verbs?Power verbs are useful in many situations. They are especially great for resumes, job interviews, and academic writing like essays.Before you use a power ver b…∙Make sure you understand the exact meaning of the power verb you are going to use.You don’t w ant to make a mistake with the word, especially on a resume.∙Look the word up in a dictionary, search the internet for examples of sentences where it has been used, and if possible, find someone to check your sentence to makesure t hat you’ve used it correctly.∙Make sure you are comfortable with the word before you use it.Weak verbs to avoid: ☹Here is a list of verbs you should avoid on your resume where possible:∙did∙make∙use∙get∙look第 1 页∙take∙keep∙have∙said∙told∙talk∙change∙start∙finishGENERAL POWER VERB LISTHere are some better alternatives to common weak words. Weak Word: DID∙act∙activate∙administer∙apply∙arrange∙carry out∙conduct∙execute∙facilitate∙handle∙performWeak Word: MAKE∙assemble∙compose∙create∙design∙develop∙devise∙engineer∙establish∙fashion∙formulate∙generate∙produce∙synthesizeWeak Word: FIX∙alleviate∙amended∙debugged∙detected∙diagnosed∙investigated∙remedied∙repaired∙revitalized∙solved∙synthesized∙streamlineWeak Word: SHOW∙demonstrate∙depict∙describe∙exhibit∙highlight∙illustrate∙portray∙representWeak Words: TALK, SPEAK, WRITE, COMMUNICATE ∙addressed∙advocate∙briefed∙communicate∙composed∙convince∙consulted∙collaborate∙correspond∙disseminate∙edited∙educated∙explained∙highlight∙inform∙instruct∙interact∙negotiate∙present∙publicize∙report∙specify∙verify∙welcomeWeak Word: KEEP∙ensure∙maintain∙strengthenWeak Word: USE∙operateWeak Word: GET∙achieve∙obtain∙procureWeak Word: CHANGE, MAKE SOMETHING BETTER, GET RESULTS ∙accelerate∙accomplish∙achieve∙alter∙award∙attain∙convert∙decrease∙eliminate∙expand∙excel∙generate∙heighten∙improve∙increase∙minimize∙maximize∙receive∙recognize for (passive verb = “is/was recognized for”)∙reduce∙transformWeak Word: HELP∙aid∙assist∙bolster∙enhance∙enrich∙help∙provideWeak Word: ADD∙compile∙strengthenWeak Word: START∙initiatePOWER VERBS FOR SPECIFIC INDUSTRIESHere are some power verbs we often use when talking about our experience in certain jobs and industries. This is not a complete list of power verbs. I have covered some of the most common power verbs in the list below, but there are many more. Please note that the same power verbs can be used for many different jobs, so if you see a power verb in one job category such as medicine, it may also apply to a different job too. Customer Service, Tourism, Hospitality, Retail Store∙accommodate∙address∙advertise∙advise∙aid∙anticipate∙answer∙assist∙assure∙clarify∙communicate∙distribute∙document∙exhibit∙explain∙handle∙help∙interact∙listen∙promote∙resolve∙support∙target∙translate∙welcomeLaw & Legal Professions ∙advocate∙amend∙analyze∙arbitrated∙extracted∙interviewed∙investigate∙lobby∙mediate∙negotiate∙represent∙specifyLeader & Management∙allocate∙approve∙assess∙assign∙authorize∙chair∙consolidate∙convince∙coordinate∙delegate∙direct∙encourage∙enforce∙guide∙head∙hire∙lead∙manage∙monitor∙orchestrate∙oversee∙recommend∙resolve∙run∙supervise∙spearheadBusiness, Finance, Accounting ∙account for∙anticipate∙appraise∙assess∙audit∙bargain∙budget∙demonstrate∙distribute∙estimate∙evaluate∙finance∙forecast∙fundraise∙identify∙implement∙inventory∙market∙measure∙negotiate∙project∙provide∙purchase∙record∙report∙streamline∙tabulate∙target∙totalPublic Sector & Government ∙accommodate∙advise∙allocate∙appoint∙authorize∙budget∙commission∙consult∙estimate∙evaluate∙finance∙identify∙implement∙institute∙issue∙officiate∙promote∙negotiate∙regulate∙sanction∙specifyAdministrative, Clerical, Receptionist, Secretary ∙administer∙answer∙aide∙assist∙arrange∙balance∙catalog∙categorize∙classify∙collect∙coordinate∙distribute∙edit∙file∙format∙handle∙issue∙order∙organize∙prepare∙record∙retrieve∙report∙scheduleTeaching & Advising∙assist∙coach∙encourage∙evaluate∙foster∙educated∙empower∙encourage∙guide∙highlight∙inform∙instruct∙prepare∙present∙promote∙supplement∙taughtResearcher, Scientist, Academic ∙acquire∙analyze∙classify∙collaborate∙collect∙compile∙conduct∙consult∙discover∙examine∙formulate∙identify∙interpret∙interview∙lecture∙measure∙publish∙review∙share∙study∙uncoverIT, Computers, Tech∙brainstorm∙collaborate∙compile∙compute∙convert∙debugged∙detect∙determine∙develop∙fix∙format∙identify∙implement∙innovate∙launch∙program∙retrieve∙track∙transmit∙verify Medicine∙advise∙care∙collaborate∙counsel∙detect∙determine∙diagnose∙dispense∙identify∙provide∙rehabilitate∙treat Engineer∙assess∙collaborate∙construct∙convert∙develop∙draft∙engineer∙implement∙innovate∙regulate Machine Operator∙inspect∙install∙manufacture∙operate∙prepare∙repair。