Words to Leave Off Your Resume

When it comes to looking for a job, what you don't say can be just as important as what you do say. Here are nine phrases and words to leave off your resume.

Try

Try simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment and confidence all the qualities you need to succeed in today's tight job market, according to Brad Hoover, CEO of Grammarly. While try is the most dangerous word that an employee or job seeker can use in the workplace, there are certainly other danger words that also indicate negativity, uncertainty or controversy at work and can also doom your chances of getting (or keeping) a job.

Clichs

Don't use common buzzwords such as innovative, team…
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