Resume Buzzwords Hiring Managers Hate [And Words to Use Instead]

Resume Buzzwords Hiring Managers Hate [And Words to Use Instead] Resumes can make or break your interview process. With some hiring managers reading through hundreds of resumes for a single job opening, it is important to make yours stand out with the most effective resume keywords. Some people include buzzwords in an attempt to get the attention of a hiring manager. In reality, however, these buzzwords can do more harm than good. “Jack of all trades” may sound good, but beware of its alternative meaning to a hiring manager.  Youll also want to know which words and phrases to avoid. To aid in perfecting your resume,  EBI put together an infographic to help you see your resume through the hiring manager lens. Heres what your buzzwords are really saying. If you want to be fully prepared to apply for jobs, with a keyword and ATS-optimized resume, check out our best-selling package, The Works. It covers all the basesâ€"resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and a 30-minute phone consult with one of our career strategy expertsâ€"to give you the best chance at getting hired.