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Action Verbs for Writing Accomplishment Statements:
Using strong action verbs is a big component of writing strong accomplishment statements. Below are examples of action verbs for different skills that you can reference when creating accomplishment statements.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
Administered |
Delegated |
Oversaw |
Analyzed |
Developed |
Planned |
Assigned |
Directed |
Prioritized |
Attained |
Evaluated |
Produced |
Chaired |
Executed |
Recommended |
Contracted |
Improved |
Scheduled |
Consolidated |
Increased |
Strengthened |
Coordinated |
Organized |
Supervised |
FINANCIAL SKILLS:
Administered |
Balanced |
Forecasted |
Allocated |
Budgeted |
Managed |
Analyzed |
Calculated |
Marketed |
Appraised |
Computed |
Planed |
Audited |
Developed |
Projected |
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Researched |
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Addressed |
Enlisted |
Negotiated |
Arbitrated |
Formulated |
Persuaded |
Arranged |
Influenced |
Promoted |
Corresponded |
Interpreted |
Publicized |
Developed |
Lectured |
Reconciled |
Directed |
Moderated |
Recruited |
Drafted |
Motivated |
Translated |
Edited |
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TEACHING SKILLS:
Adapted |
Enabled |
Initiated |
Advised |
Encouraged |
Instructed |
Clarified |
Evaluated |
Persuaded |
Coached |
Explained |
Set goals |
Communicated |
Facilitated |
Stimulated |
Coordinated |
Guided |
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Developed |
Informed |
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RESEARCH SKILLS:
Clarified |
Examined |
Investigated |
Collected |
Identified |
Organized |
Critiqued |
Inspected |
Reviewed |
Diagnosed |
Interpreted |
Summarized |
Evaluated |
Interviewed |
Surveyed |
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Assembled |
Devised |
Programmed |
Built |
Engineered |
Remodelled |
Calculated |
Fabricated |
Repaired |
Computed |
Maintained |
Solved |
Designed |
Operated |
Trained |
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Overhauled |
Upgraded |
CREATIVE SKILLS:
Acted |
Established |
Introduced |
Created |
Fashioned |
Invented |
Designed |
Founded |
Originated |
Developed |
Illustrated |
Performed |
Directed |
Instituted |
Planned |
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Integrated |
Shaped |
DETAIL SKILLS:
Approved |
Executed |
Processed |
Arranged |
Generated |
Purchased |
Catalogued |
Implemented |
Recorded |
Classified |
Inspected |
Retrieved |
Collected |
Monitored |
Screened |
Compiled |
Operated |
Specified |
Dispatched |
Organized |
Tabulated |
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Prepared |
Validated |
HELPING SKILLS:
Assessed |
Demonstrated |
Familiarized |
Assisted |
Diagnosed |
Guided |
Clarified |
Educated |
Referred |
Coached |
Expedited |
Rehabilitated |
Counselled |
Facilitated |
Represented | |
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