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Resume Words to Avoid (and Power Words to Use Instead)

Hiring managers gloss over buzzwords like "detail-oriented" and "team player." Here's what to say instead.

Last updated: January 2026 In this article: Words to Avoid | Power Words to Use | Other Words Employers Love | Space-Killers to Cut | […]

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