Action Verbs and Adverbs
Action Verbs
The following are action verbs that can be used to describe many different types of work.
Below the General section are action verbs organized according to areas of employment/skill.
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Accomplished |
Discovered |
Maintained |
Programmed |
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Achieved |
Displayed |
Mediated |
Protected |
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Administered |
Documented |
Mentored |
Provided |
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Advised |
Established |
Modified |
Recommended |
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Assessed |
Evaluated |
Monitored |
Recorded |
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Assigned |
Examined |
Motivated |
Reduced |
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Assisted |
Expanded |
Observed |
Reorganized |
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Attained |
Expedited |
Obtained |
Reported |
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Communicated |
Explained |
Operated |
Represented |
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Compiled |
Facilitated |
Optimized |
Researched |
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Completed |
Formulated |
Organized |
Responded |
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Composed |
Gathered |
Originated |
Reviewed |
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Conducted |
Illustrated |
Participated |
Revised |
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Consulted |
Implemented |
Performed |
Scheduled |
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Coordinated |
Improved |
Planned |
Selected |
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Created |
Influenced |
Predicted |
Served |
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Defined |
Informed |
Prepared |
Simplified |
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Delivered |
Initiated |
Presented |
Streamlined |
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Demonstrated |
Interpreted |
Preserved |
Strengthened |
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Determined |
Introduced |
Processed |
Structured |
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Developed |
Launched |
Produced |
Updated |
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Utilized |
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Management/Administration/Leadership | |||
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Allocated |
Controlled |
Executed |
Negotiated |
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Analyzed |
Coordinated |
Governed |
Reconciled |
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Audited |
Delegated |
Hired |
Recruited |
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Balanced |
Developed |
Initiated |
Spearheaded |
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Budgeted |
Directed |
Instituted |
Staffed |
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Chaired |
Employed |
Instrumented |
Supervised |
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Conserved |
Enforced |
Managed |
Trained |
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Consolidated |
Estimated |
Motivated |
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Marketing/Sales/Customer Service | |||
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Accelerated |
Created |
Generated |
Projected |
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Advertised |
Cultivated |
Increased |
Promoted |
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Anticipated |
Designed |
Initiated |
Proposed |
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Calculated |
Developed |
Marketed |
Publicized |
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Contracted |
Established |
Motivated |
Resolved |
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Coordinated |
Exceeded |
Persuaded |
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Human Services/Education | |||
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Adapted |
Corodinated |
Instructed |
Reviewed |
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Advised |
Counseled |
Lectured |
Supervised |
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Applied |
Delivered |
Managed |
Taught |
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Appraised |
Documented |
Motivated |
Tutored |
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Assessed |
Educated |
Observed |
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Assigned |
Evaluated |
Organized |
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NOTE: Pay attention to verb tense! If describing current employment, use present tense!
Adverbs
Following are adverbs that can be used to modify verbs when describing your work experience on your resume - using adverbs can make your job descriptions more powerful!
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Accurately |
Cooperatively |
Logically |
Reliably |
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Actively |
Courteously |
Meticulously |
Resourcefully |
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Ambitiously |
Creatively |
Patiently |
Responsibly |
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Analytically |
Diligently |
Perseveringly |
Significantly |
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Artistically |
Effectively |
Pleasantly |
Steadily |
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Assertively |
Efficiently |
Practically |
Strongly |
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Competently |
Energetically |
Precisely |
Substantially |
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Competitively |
Imaginatively |
Proficiently |
Successfully |
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Confidently |
Independently |
Progressively |
Supportively |
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Conscientiously |
Intellectually |
Rationally |
Technically |
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Consistently |
Intelligently |
Realistically |
Thoroughly |
| EXAMPLES: | Consistently demonstrated outstanding customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction. Assisted supervisor by efficiently organizing office filing system. |