Complete an Alumni Career Network Profile to become a contact for other UD alumni and students on career related issues.

Post jobs in Hire a Flyer to let fellow UD alums and students know about opportunities at your company.

Offer to help with Resume Review Days.
Contact Staff
Career Services Statistics
Other Job Listing Sites
FAQ
University of Dayton

Location:
Caldwell Street Center
First Floor Lobby

Hours:
8:30am - 4:30pm M-T
8:30am - 7:00pm W
8:30am - 4:30pm Th-F

Mailing Address:
300 College Park Drive
Dayton OH, 45469-1110

Main Phone: 937.229.2045
Fax: 937.229.2040
Tech Support and HAF Questions:
careers_support@notes.udayton.edu

Home > Alumni Index > Resume/Letter Information > Resume Key Phrases

Powerful Key Phrases

These simple phrases will help guide you in the writing of your resume, as well as impress potential employers. Always remember, honesty on your resume is of utmost importance.
  • Managed a very successful __________.
  • Earned the __________ award at __________.
  • Ranked number __________ in sales for __________.
  • Planned, managed and supervised events for up to __________ people.
  • Completed assignments to our clients' complete satisfaction.
  • Proven ability to get team members into action.
  • Succeeded in only __________ months to educate myself in __________ areas.
  • Outstanding record in recruiting, training and motivating employees.
  • Successfully published __________ in [local/regional/national] media.
  • Designed and implemented a highly successful employee __________.
  • Designed courses to train over __________ people.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing successful projects.
  • Strongly self-motivated, enthusiastic and profit-oriented.
  • Thrive on working with people and helping clients achieve their objectives.
  • Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
  • High energy coupled with enthusiasm and dedication to __________.
  • Enthusiastic, creative and willing to assume increased responsibility.
  • Long-term interest in __________.
  • Unique abilities to help others.
  • Well-versed in __________. A generator of creative ideas.
  • An innovative trainer and educator.
  • A quick learner with ability to adapt to new challenges.
  • A creative flair for putting on events.
  • Exceptionally adept at handling complex matters.
  • Unusual talent for creating solutions which are commercially successful.
  • A life-long exposure to __________. Strong affiliation with __________.
  • Familiar with __________ cultures and politics.
  • Long-term exposure to __________ business.
  • Raised in a family of successful people. Strong work ethic.
  • Strong credentials in __________ and __________.
  • Trained by one of the area's most reputable __________.
  • A licensed __________ with __________ years of professional experience.
  • Attended specialized courses in __________ and __________.
  • Theoretical grounding in __________ and __________.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Possess a positive, professional image suitable for any business environment.
  • Effective at public speaking and media presentations.
  • Excellent communicator; able to draw people out and quickly put them at ease.
  • Skilled at interpreting complex regulations.
  • Effective negotiator.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Extensive contacts in the __________ field.
  • Extensive public service in nonprofit organizations.
  • First hand experience with a wide range of cultures.
  • Excellent command of both __________ and __________ languages.
  • Effective in working with people from __________.
  • Successfully opened profitable foreign markets.
  • Able to resolve conflicts where other people failed.
  • Ability to bring harmony among diverse groups.
  • Diplomatic and tactful with both professionals and nonprofessionals.
  • Skilled in handling public matters with professionalism.
  • Effectively interface with management at all levels.
  • An effective decision-maker. A seasoned professional.
  • Well-organized and resourceful.
  • Extremely dependable in completing projects.
  • Can be counted on to get the job done.
  • Effective independently or as a member of a team.
  • Excellent organization, communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to organize many documents into a coherent presentation.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Outstanding ability to assess client's needs.
  • Special talent for improving systems. Able to accurately establish priorities.
  • Able to pinpoint problems and initiate creative solutions