Stop Using These 10 Buzzwords on Your Resume

You know what’s not “creative,” “effective,” or “innovative”? Using the words “creative,” “effective,” and “innovative” on your resume...

By analyzing the resumes of its 187 million members, LinkedIn has once again compiled a list of the most overused professional buzzwords. Just like 2011, this year’s most overused buzzword was “creative,” followed by “organizational” and “effective.”

Here’s the full list of this year's 10 most overused buzzwords on LinkedIn profiles in the United States:

1. Creative
2. Organizational
3. Effective
4. Motivated
5. Extensive Experience
6. Track Record
7. Innovative
8. Responsible  
9. Analytical
10. Problem Solving