I have been doing my own #performance review or work and I want to share a few tips about using strong verbs.
What are impactful/strong/action verbs?
A strong verb is a specific, descriptive verb used in writing. It helps to make your writing more concise.
These help also in CVs
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#StrongVerbs Instead of "led" try: - Chaired - Controlled - Coordinated - Executed - Headed - Operated - Orchestrated - Organised - Oversaw - Planned - Produced - Programmed1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "achieved" try: - Attained - Awarded - Completed - Demonstrated - Earned - Exceeded - Outperformed - Reached - Showcased - Succeeded - Surpassed - Targeted1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "developed" try: - Administered - Built - Charted - Created - Designed - Devised - Founded - Engineered - Established - Formed - Implemented - Initiated - Introduced - Launched - Pioneered - Spearheaded1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead "was cost/time efficient" try: - Conserved - Consolidated (I love this one) - Decreased - Deducted - Lesseded - Reconciled - Yielded1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "supported customers" try: - Advised - Advocated - Arbitrated - Coached - Consulted - Educated - Fielded - Informed - Resolved1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "increased sales, efficiency, etc" try: - Accelerated - Achieved - Amplified - Boosted - Capitalised - Delivered - Enhanced - Expanded - Expedited - Furthered - Gained - Generated - Improved - Lifted - Maximised - Outpaced - Stimulated - Sustained1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "Changed/improved" try: - Centralised - Clarified - Converted - Customised - Influenced - Integrated - Merged - Modified - Redesigned - Refocused - remodeled - Reorganised - Simplified - Standarised - Streamlined - Updated - Transformed1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "Managed a team" try: - Aligned - Coached - Cultivated - Directed - Enabled - Facilitated - Fostered - Guided - Inspired - Mentored - Mobilised - Shaped - Supervised - Taught - Unified - United1 reply 0 retweets 1 likeShow this thread -
#StrongVerbs Instead of "wrote/communicated" try: - Authored - Briefed - Campaigned - Co-authored - Composed - Conveyed - Convinced - Corresponded - Counseled - Critiqued - Defined - Documented - Edited - Grasped - Illustrated - Lobbied - Persuaded - Promoted - Reviewed1 reply 0 retweets 1 likeShow this thread
Just don't end up like this:pic.twitter.com/MRRoTAyZLl
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Replying to @gelo_3
ahhhh I know the feeling :D this is just when you have to list your achievements/actions based in facts, about stuff you have done.
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