The best words to choose (subject, list, people, exam)

[stepka]

I was just reading a book about this last night and it said to use action verbs and tell what you actually did. Rather than saying that you're communicative, say, "I educated __", or "I implemented __", to show the interviewer how you're communicative or responsible. Some of the words listed are "acquired, composed, compiled, moderated, organized, publicized, handled, guided, etc". This advice comes from the book, How to Get the Teaching Job You Want. Another reason to use these particular words, is if you get your resume online, they're more likely to get tagged in a search.

[TouchOfWhimsy]

Originally Posted by oops

oops


By communicative I mean that I am the one who easily get into contact with people. I am not a morose type.

Hmmm... I might use "outgoing," "team player," or "charismatic." Or all three!

[TouchOfWhimsy]

I am trying to sell myself. It's a common thing to see some kind of "personal qualifications" field in russian resumes where you have to list your best features.

In this case, I agree with the posters that have said that you should stress learning experiences and successes, rather than subjective descriptions.

[mrstewart]

I always like seeing "detail oriented" and "punctual" on resumes that come into my business. Say something about "thinking outside the box"...Sounds good.

[K-Luv]

Originally Posted by oops

Hi,
I have got some words I want to use when describing myself. What do you think about them? Are they good? Or I should use some other words and phrases?

1)Communicative,
2)Excellent team-player,
3)Result-oriented,
4)Responsible,
5)Hard-working,
6)Flexible,
7)Disciplined,
8)Communicative

All of these are generic; espescially #'s 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Sorry, but it is true. Every resume uses the same words and HR people hear them everyday from perspective employees. Result-oriented? What does that mean? (I know what you are getting at, by the way, I am just saying), but isn't everybody?

Here, try these:

1) I can't shut up. I will talk your ear off about non-sense.
2) I don't bite. I have no ambition to succeed where others are failing.
3) I like to take care of business. I get sh*t done.
4) I will wait at the front door of the office like a puppy dog until someone lets me in.
5) I am a push-over who will do everything that I am told to do.
6) I am an a$$-kisser.
7) I don't rock the boat.

I am just kidding

Really, though, you need to describe yourself in a way that is going to give the impression that you stand out from the rest without sounding like everyone else, or cocky.

[oops]

thanx

Everyone agree that "communicative" and "flexible" are the good words to use? They don't have any ambiguitis, do they?

[oops]

Originally Posted by stepka

if you get your resume online

Yes, I get it online

[lumumba]

What the bloody use of describing yourself as 'communicative' or 'loyal' if you are not? And make a fuss if you are? ...
People will appreciate your best things by the first sight by themselves and will be really disappointed if you said you were neat but you were not!

You'd better write down "believed to be as good as I only can" stuff

[gemkeeper]

Oops, please do not use "team player", "thinks outside of the box", or "result-oriented/goal-oriented/detail-oriented/northwestsoutheast-oriented!!

All of these phrases have become so cliche and meaningless. Tell what you feel your best qualities are, then be prepared to give strong examples.

For instance, if you want to highlight that fact that you communicate well, say that, rather than "communicative". It is always better to be simple and concise rather than get oneself tangled up in phrases or words that have no real subjective meaning.

I do think short, meaningful sentences with these strong attributes will make a stronger impression than an empty-sounding list.

Best of everything applying for your job.

[oops]

Originally Posted by lumumba

You'd better write down "believed to be as good as I only can" stuff

Sorry, I don't understand what "believed to be as good as I only can" means