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Resume action verb checker
Paste or upload your resume. Every line that opens with a weak phrase such as responsible for, helped or handled is flagged, with three stronger action verbs to try.
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What we found
How to use it
- Paste or upload your resume. Paste your resume text or upload the file. The file is read in your browser, and the checker looks at each line on its own, so keep one bullet point per line.
- Find the weak openers. Each line that starts with a phrase such as responsible for, helped, worked on, assisted, handled or was in charge of is listed, after any bullet mark.
- Try a stronger verb. Each flagged line comes with three stronger verbs picked from what the line is about, such as streamlined for process work or analyzed for reports. Choose the one that honestly describes what you did.
- Rewrite the line. Start the line with the new verb and say what changed because of your work. Add a number or result you can explain in an interview, then paste the resume in again to check.
Example
What this tool checks:
- Finds lines that open with weak phrases such as “responsible for” or “helped”, and suggests stronger action verbs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this resume action verbs checker free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and runs in your browser. You can paste your resume or upload a file, and the text is read on your device. Nothing you type or upload leaves it.
Which phrases does it flag?
It flags a line that opens with responsible for, helped, worked on, assisted, participated in, involved in, tasked with, duties included, handled, did or was in charge of. These phrases describe a duty rather than what you achieved, so a line that starts with one usually reads weaker than it could.
How does it choose the suggested verbs?
It looks for cue words in the line. A line about processes, time or costs gets efficiency verbs such as streamlined and reduced; sales, customers or campaigns get growth verbs; data or reports get analysis verbs; software or systems get technical verbs; writing or meetings get communication verbs. Other lines get leadership verbs such as led and directed.
Must I change every flagged line?
No. The findings are suggestions to judge, not rules. Sometimes assisted is the honest word, for example when you supported someone else's project. Pick a stronger verb only when it truthfully describes your part, because you may be asked about each line in an interview.