Resume Buzzwords Are Hurting You. Here’s How to Fix Them.

Are buzzwords helping your resume, or hurting it? In this interactive clip from a live webinar, we play a game designed to challenge how you think about common resume buzzwords like “hard worker,” “go-getter,” and “results-driven.” While these phrases are everywhere, they’re often vague, unprovable, and easy for recruiters to ignore. Here’s the truth: buzzwords aren’t the problem. But how you use them is. In this video, you’ll learn how to: Recognize weak, overused buzzwords that dilute your message Anchor buzzwords to real skills and measurable achievements Replace vague language with clear, compelling statements Think more strategically about how you present your value Watch, play along, and start transforming your resume into something that actually gets attention.