The table on the right displays these phrases. The main problem with the majority of them is that they are cliches. That is they are overused phrases which completely lack originality. People who have the job of recruiting employees are bored with hearing the same old phrases and will favour applications from people who do not use them.
Examples of these cliches include born leader, hard working, innovative thinker, people person and team player. Theses are all antiquated and can destroy a CV, resume or LinkedIn profile.
| 24/7 |
| accomplished professional |
| actions encompassed |
| and also |
| and many more |
| as some examples |
| as to whether |
| born leader |
| bottom line |
| closed down |
| communication skills |
| considered to be |
| cross platform |
| cutting edge |
| dedicated professional |
| detail oriented |
| down sized |
| due to the fact that |
| duties included |
| dynamic leader |
| dynamic professional |
| each and every |
| end to end |
| equally important as |
| excellent communication skills |
| extensive experience |
| gave up |
| goal orientated |
| goal oriented |
| good communicator |
| hard worker |
| hard working |
| he/she |
| high energy |
| highly skilled |
| in terms of |
| innovative thinker |
| kind of |
| leading edge |
| mission critical |
| next generation |
| non viable |
| oddly enough |
| one on one |
| one to one |
| out of the box |
| outstanding interpersonal skills |
| people person |
| plug and play |
| point in time |
| problem solver |
| problem solving |
| proven ability |
| proven track record |
| quick learner |
| real time |
| responsible for |
| road warrior |
| seasoned professional |
| served as |
| simply put |
| smooth transaction |
| so as to |
| sort of |
| star performer |
| strategic thinker |
| strong analytical skills |
| strong work ethic |
| suppose to |
| team player |
| technically savvy |
| the reason why is because |
| track record |
| try and |
| used to |
| user centric |
| user friendly |
| value added |
| works well under pressure |
| works well with others |