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Add these 60 words to your CV to get hired in Dubai

Dubai - Up the ante and set yourself apart from the rest of the job market

By Curated by Keith Pereña

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Published: Tue 10 Jan 2017, 5:30 PM

Last updated: Tue 10 Jan 2017, 8:40 PM

Almost every CV in Dubai, and to a larger extent the UAE, would have words such as "led, handled, took care, managed, responsible for" when it comes to talking about work experiences and the candidates' skills and competencies.
Here's the big truth about it - every other job candidate uses the same words and you can guess the result? HR managers get tired of seeing the same words and your resume might receive no more than a glance. So how do you get the point across? According to report made by The Muse, you can try using some of these 60 words in your CV. Be prepared the next time you apply for a job at sites such as KT Buzzon and get ahead of the pack.
If you led a project, use words such as:

Headed
Oversaw
Planned
Chaired
Organised
Did you envision/bring a project to life? Try these:
Developed
Created
Implemented
Pioneered
Spearheaded
Maybe you saved company time and money? There are words for that:
Conserved
Reduced
Decreased
Lessened
Yielded
Use these to show that you boosted the company's numbers
Enhanced
Expanded
Generated
Maximised
Gained
If you improved something here are some great words:
Integrated
Overhauled
Redesigned
Refined
Streamlined
Managed a team? Show how you inspired them:
Directed
Fostered
Guided
Mentored
Trained
Made new business relationship for the company? Try:
Acquired
Forged
Secured
Negotiated
Partnered
You satisfied and supported customers:
Fielded
Resolved
Consulted
Informed
Advocated
You researched all there is to know:
Analysed
Explored
Forecasted
Discovered
Surveyed
Wrote something? There are words for that:
Authored
Composed
Documented
Publicised
Critiqued
You oversaw something:
Enforced
Monitored
Scrutinised
Inspected
Ensured
Won an award? Hit a goal? Make it a point with:
Exceeded
Outperformed
Reached
Surpassed
Attained


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