8 words and phrases you should eliminate from your resume

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According to Monster contributing editor Catherine Conlan, “they’ll make your resume stand out – but not in a good way.”

Eliminate these words and phrases:

  • Results-oriented
  • High technical aptitude
  • Ninja, rockstar and other quirky titles
  • Assisted
  • Strong work ethic
  • Disruptive, cutting-edge and other trendy objectives
  • Self-starter
  • Detail-oriented

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