Distance learners know that better resumes create better opportunities. So, whether you’re using your new online degree to score an amazing career or are looking for employment in the meantime, use this list of 25 active adjectives to describe your personality and working habits in the best possible light:
Determined
Hard-working
Diligent
Trustworthy
Team-player
Motivated
Reliable
Self-starter
Loyal
Studious
Attentive
Conscientious
Industrious
Persistent
Dynamic
Energetic
Enterprising
Enthusiastic
Aggressive
Consistent
Organized
Professional
Methodical
Skillful
Passionate
Note: Make sure you choose the adjectives that best suit your potential position. “Aggressive” might catch the eye of a law firm, but would likely scare an employer in the customer service field.
25 Active Adjectives for Your Resume
By Jamie Littlefield, About.com
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