CV Writing Helpful Vocabulary

What is a better way to say:

I decided to change some of the products.

• I oversaw changes to the product line.

• I wanted to change some of the bad products.

• I changed the products.

• I chose good products.

What is a better way to say:

I was an important person in the department.

• I made all the decisions.

• I worked the best.

• I did a very good job.

• I played a key role in the department's success.

What is a better way to say:

I worked with other people.

• I work in a team.

• People like me working with them.

• I collaborated with others to ensure the project was completed on time.

• I am good with other people.

What is a better way to say:

I had my own business.

• I established and successfully ran my own independent business.

• I was my own boss.

• I worked for myself.

• I made my own business and noone helped me.

What is a better way to say:

I saved the business money.

• I made the business a lot of money.

• I eliminated unnecessary waste and reduced costs.

• I made sure I didn't waste money.

• I am very good at making money.

What is a better way to say:

I have had many problems, but now I am better.

• I have overcome many challenges which have made me more resilient.

• I have not had a very good life.

• My life has had many problems but now it is ok.

• I am a strong person because of my past.

What is a better way to say:

I looked after the company's computer systems.

• I monitored the company's computer systems and maintained their optimum operation.

• I checked the computers to make sure they were working.

• I fixed the computers.

• I supervised the computer systems.

I gave good customer service.

• I provided an excellent customer service experience.

• I am good at talking to customers.

• All my customers said I was very good.

• I always do my best for my customers.

What is a better way to say:

I did paperwork, like payroll and stock spreadsheets.

• I completed all administrative tasks and updated records.

• I did a lot of reading and writing.

• All the paperwork, I did.

• I did all the business stuff.

What is a better way to say:

I answered the phone and helped people.

• I dealt with phone enquiries and offered appropriate assistance.

• I helped customers who phoned the shop.

• I answered the phone and talked to the customers.

• I took phone calls and answered questions.