http://www.ems.psu.edu/~schall/Verbs.html

1. Find and use an appropriate Action Verb List

2. Keep the word choice simple Avoid an impressive sounding vocabulary. Use simple, concrete words that say something. Don't utilize plain English, simply use it.

3. Keep it specific Don't write: 'Responsible for the management of sales staff...'this is too general. Write: 'Ran a team of eight sales staff, two research staff and five administrative assistants and delivered a 15 percent growth in sales within the first 8 months.'

Keep it short by making every word count You must write tightly. Cut any words or phrases that don't add to your topic. Set yourself this test. Draft your resume and then resolve to cut 20 percent of the words.

Avoid jargon, abbreviations or acronyms Avoid management-speak and overusing abbreviations and acronyms.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle