Welcome! The Resume Dictionary is simple to use. Power resume writing in three easy steps. On the left side of the page, you will see a list of skills and abilities. Select a category that matches your purpose.

1. Resume Writing with
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Resume Dictionary The
Smart Way to Write
Your Resume

2. Welcome! The Resume Dictionary is
simple to use. Power resume writing in
three easy steps.
On the left side of the page, you will see a
list of skills and abilities. Select a category
that matches your purpose.

3. 1. Determine the skills the employer
is seeking
Review the job description, posting, or ad
for the skills the employers is seeking and
also think about the skills the employer
might look for.

4. For example:
Does the company want a candidate who
demonstrates leadership abilities?
How about a candidate with excellent
technical skills?
The job description usually describes the
skills desired for the position. You want to
know how to write a resume focused on
the employer and the job opening.

5. 2. Inventory your skills and choose
the Power Words
Take an inventory of your skills and
abilities. Use the resume skills list and be
sure to consider your unconventional
resume skills from outside the job.
Click on the related category on the left
side of this page to view a list of power
words. In the Creative Skills category, for
example, you will see words like compose,
design and construct.

6. Choose those words that suit your
background best. Maybe you composed a
musical piece for a Broadway show.
Maybe you designed a new building.
Whatever your background, Resume
Dictionary has the perfect power words for
you.
See how to review your past jobs and turn
your work experience into resume
experience that turns employers on.

7. 3. Use the Power Words for Your
Resume and Cover Letter
When you look up a word you will see
power words defined, demonstrated in
formula, associated with synonyms and
other power terms, and shown in resume
example statements and language. Use
the detailed entry with instructions on how
to use the word properly.

8. To write statements of your own, use the
examples in the entry as models. As the
examples show, your statement should
lead to the “conclusion” that you want
your potential employer to draw about
you. To use a slightly different word,
check out the synonyms listed in each
entry.
Determine your resume objectives here:
http://www.resumedictionary.com/