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I’ve reviewed >10k resumes…

and I hate the word ‘proficient’
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Kman 2y ago

What words do you like to replace "proficient" with? Any words in general on resumes that stand out to you as good ones to use?

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Qno 2y ago

My thesaurus says "adequate". Never put "adequate" on a CV.

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burns 2y ago

“Decent”

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burns 2y ago

Typically it will be used to demonstrate that you can use specific software/tools - you can just create a software section and list them.

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burns 2y ago

Better yet, demonstrate your proficiency with the accomplishments/results you list under each position on your resume.