After analyzing data from the more than 85 million member profiles on their site, LinkedIn has released a listing of the Top 10 most overused words and phrases found in LinkedIn Profiles (in the US) and they are:
Extensive Experience- Innovative
- Motivated
- Results-oriented
- Dynamic
- Proven Track Record
- Team Player
- Fast-paced
- Problem-solver
- Entrepreneurial
If you’re a job seeker, it’s a great time of year to update your resume and online profiles, remove any overused words or phrases and get creative and original in marketing yourself and your experience.
If you’re a recruiter or employer, it’s time to stop playing Buzzword Bingo with your Job Descriptions, Job Postings and Career Site as well.
Check out this helpful white paper – Improving the Candidate Experience: Can You Put Yourself in Their Shoes? – from the folks at NAS Recruitment Communications to get some great ideas.
Or, take the less cerebral approach -> Improve Your Job Postings: Write For People Who Fart.
Let’s just make the process better.