Developing an Effective Resume

Provided by the College of Charleston Office of Career Services

A resume is a concise, organized summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences, and education, which is designed to capture the interest of a potential employer. A resume should be tailored specifically for the kind of job/organization/career you are seeking. This means you may have to write more than one resume if applying for different types of jobs. The purpose of a resume is to secure an interview. In writing a resume, one size does not fit all. Dont try to make your resume look like everyone elses. For this reason, dont use a resume template. There are many different ways of constructing an effective resume, depending on the type of skills, work experiences, accomplishments, activities, and so forth that you want to emphasize as being related to your career/job preferences.

The First Step BEFORE YOU CAN WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME, you must first be able to identify your skills, abilities, and interests and be able to relate them to the job/industry/career field in which you are seeking employment.

If you are unsure about the types of jobs, industries, organizations, or careers you are targeting, make an appointment with Career Services to help you in developing some focus. Employers cannot (and will not) decide what career is best for you; you must be able to communicate what skills and abilities you have that fit the specific job or jobs they are trying to fill.

Resume Tips Be sure your resume communicates your abilities, as well as your personal qualities that pertain to the job. These abilities may have come from activities, education, volunteer work, or from work experience. Focus on the employers needs, not on your own needs. Be concise. Keep it simple and to the point. An employer must be able to read over your resume quickly (30 60 seconds)!

Eliminate the first person pronoun I from your resume. For example, I am seeking a position in human services should read Seeking position in human services. Use action verbs in describing your skills and experience (see list).

Instead ofResponsible for assisting with preparation of sales tax reports each month WriteAssisted in preparation of monthly sales tax reports

Instead ofWas in charge of organizing and taking care of spring rush activities WriteOrganized and directed spring rush activities for over 50 new sorority pledges Quantify your experience wherever possible. For example, Supervised others can be made more clear by stating Supervised three cash register attendants Be consistent. The order of information, spacing, format, or highlighting should be consistent throughout your resume. Write a draft of your resume, then refine and polish it. Writing an effective resume takes some time and effort. Check your grammar and spelling! Have at least one other person proofread your resume before submitting it to an employer. Keep the resume to one page. A resume should only be two pages if you have a great deal of related experience, activities, or training.

Resume (continued)
Do
Print your resume using a laser printer; white or off-white bond paper is preferred. (Dark paper does not copy or fax well!) Keep your resume up-to-date, with correct addresses and phone numbers! ALWAYS include a cover letter when mailing your resume to an employer.

Dont

Dont make handwritten corrections.

Dont include: age, marital status, height/weight, birth date, or a photograph. Dont abbreviate (other than for the states NC, SC, etc.) Dont exaggerate or lie on your resume. It will catch up with you.

Resume Formats
Chronological Use if your education and/or experience closely relates to your career goal Lists education and work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent information in each section first) Most commonly used resume format

Functional Puts greater emphasis on SKILLS and less on work history or educational background Effective when work experience does not show a direct relationship to the career goal, or when there are significant gaps in experience

Combination Typically shows a short skills summary, while retaining the reverse chronological order on education and experience sections

Curriculum Vitae Required for teaching/research positions in higher education Is a more comprehensive and detailed account of ones background, and is usually much longer than a resume

Scannable Resumes
Many employers are now using electronic databases to store the large numbers of resumes they receive. Resumes are electronically scanned into a database; the database can then be searched

for applicants that meet specific job requirements. If asked for a scannable resume, follow these tips: Use keywords or phrases applicable to the career field or related to the job sought. Use a standard font style sized between 10-14 points. Avoid ornate fonts and those where the characters touch. Do not use italics or underlining. Use boldface for emphasis. Avoid graphics and shading. Use asterisks (*) instead of bullets. Do not double-space between sections. The resume should be an original, printed on white or light-colored paper. Do not fold or staple the resume.

For more information about scannable resumes, ask for the Going Digital: Plain Text and Scannable Resumes guide, available in Career Services.

E-MAIL RESUME TIPS

Many job openings require that candidates send a resume via e-mail. Here are some tips for sending resumes in this format:

Follow the directions for applying to each position! Requirements and instructions will differ, based on the individual companys needs.

Have a text (ASCII) resume, which will be compatible with all systems.

To create a text resume: 1. Open your formatted resume and change the right margin to 2.0 inches (this reduces the number of characters that appear on each line, which is optimal for pasting into an e-mail message). 2. Select all the text and change the font to Courier 10 point. Choose Save as. 3. Rename the document (example: janedoeresume.txt). If using MS Word, choose Text only with line breaks from the Save file as type list (for emailing), or choose Text only (if to be pasted into online forms, such as company websites).

4. Close the document and reopen it in a text editor (such as Notepad or SimpleText) to be sure that all the ASCII characters converted correctly. 5. In order to make this resume more visually appealing: left-justify all text eliminate tabs replace any characters that did not convert correctly insert asterisks or plus signs instead of bullets put the section titles in capital letters use hyphens as lines to separate sections insert space where necessary 6. Save your work.

Before pasting a text resume into an e-mail message, set the e-mail program to automatically wrap text. Also, if you have an option to set the number of characters per line, set this option to 60 characters per line. Then e-mail the text resume to yourself to test how it displays before sending it out to an employer.

When e-mailing a resume to an employer, always paste the text resume into the body of your e-mail message, preceded by a brief cover letter. Also, write a simple subject line for your message that includes your name. (For example, Resume Jane Doe). This will help ensure that the resume is received.

If attachments are allowed, attach the resume in PDF file format, which requires Adobe Acrobat. PDF files preserve the integrity of the original format of your document and provide an attractive, printable version of your resume.

In your e-mail cover letter, indicate the type of resume you are sending. For example, For your convenience, I am providing two file types of my resume: a

formatted PDF resume (use Adobe Reader to view/print) and an ASCII plain-text version pasted below.

When posting a resume to an online resume builder, use your text only version, and cut and paste from it to fill the online form.

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DESCRIBING THE AMERICORPS NCCC EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME

The examples that are attached may have grammatical errors so please dont make the same mistakes. Be descriptive. Make sure to start each bullet/item with an action verb (tutored, constructed, refurbished, blazed, maintained, removed, etc). Make sure to capture your Rep position on your resume. Especially if you have shown management, delegation, completion of multiple tasks and organizational skills. Please do not list every project you have completed while in NCCC. Focus more on those aspects of the projects where you served in a leadership role and/or the skills and experiences you gained from the project relate to the position you are applying to.

Example: No: Oakridge Elementary: Tutored / Yes: Tutored and mentored students in reading and math at Oakridge Elementary in Sacramento, CA. When listing your projects, say where the project was (traveling and learning about different communities is a skill in and of itself) Instead of saying served in, spice it up with: Selected to serve in (Remember, you were picked to be in this program, you didnt just sign up. Take pride in that!) If you have served as an Assistant Team Leader or POC make sure to capture this experience. Mentioning an ISP that you were the POC for is a great way to show leadership, initiative and dedication to service. For Team Leaders, we suggest to focus your AmeriCorps experiences on the following subjects: leadership skills, management and delegation of a team and project tasks, managing a budget, mediation skills, managing multiple tasks, problem-solving and planning and implementing of team meetings. For STLs, we suggest to focus your AmeriCorps experiences on the following subjects: leadership skills, implementing and overseeing team development and project implementation, managing multiple tasks, paperwork and computer skills, planning events and problem solving.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Pacific Region Skills and Networking Log
(List out the skills you acquired this round and the contacts you made. This log can be used when customizing a resume as well as remembering potential references or contacts for future job hunts.)

Name_________________________ Title______________________

Round # ________

Project

NETWORKING (These can be site supervisors, sponsors, ISP contacts, etc)

Ex: Name: Frank Jones

Name: Organization:

Organization: Dane County Habitat for Humanity Position: Site Supervisor Phone #: 262-603-5498 Email: Position: Phone: Email:

[email protected]

Name:

Name:

Organization: Position: Phone #: Email:

Organization: Position: Phone:

Email:

Name:

Name: Organization: Position: Phone: Email:

Organization: Position: Phone #: Email:

Name:

Name: Organization: Position: Phone: Email:

Organization: Position: Phone #: Email:

SKILLS
(What skills did you acquire on this project?)

Ex: How to Operate a Power Drill

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Pacific Region Peer Review Form for a Resume
(Have one of your teammates use this form to review your resume once youve completed it.)

Name of Resume

1. Content Contact Information Comments: Name Address Telephone E-mail address

Education

Comments: School Name Address/Location Degree Conferred/ Classes toward

Work Experience

Comments: Name of Organization

Title/Position Location Dates Experience

Other Information

Comments:

Objective Volunteer Experience Awards/Honors Extracurricular Activities Skills

2. Resume Check-up

Content (Spelling, Action Words, Grammar, Awkward Phrases, and Use of Acronyms)

Comments:

Design & Layout (Font size, 1-Sided Print, Number of Pages, Format consistency, and Use of Space)

Comments:

3. Overall/ General Comments:

Reviewed by______________________________

Sample Corps Member Resume COOPER RIVER

123 DON JULIO AVE SACARAMENTO, CA 95652 (916)566-3345 [email protected] EXPERIENCE

Corps Member 2002 - July 2003 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Sacramento, CA

September

Served communities across the Pacific United States focusing on education, unmet human needs, environment, public safety and disaster relief Tutored and mentored third graders and twelve EMD students Promoted social awareness and community involvement among ten member team Facilitated reflection and service learning activities Contacted prospective sponsors and organizations for future AmeriCorps projects Served 30,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day with Hosea Feed the Homeless in Los Angeles, CA Distributed bulk items to tornado victims through the American Red Cross

Resident Assistant 2000 - May 2001

August

Colorado Mountain College, Steamboat Springs, CO

Managed floor of 30 residents Performed first step counseling and mediation to residents Created and oversaw various educational and recreational programs Monitored front desk, answered phones and distributed mail

Summer Conference Assistant Summer 2000 Colorado Mountain College, Steamboat Springs, CO

Assigned rooms and assisted conference participants Performed maintenance duties and cleaned rooms

EDUCATION

Parkland College, Champaign, IL December 2003 Associate of Arts in General Studies

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Disaster Services South Carolina Substitute Teacher trained Excellent phone and communication skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the Internet Extensive travel in the US and abroad

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Sample Corps Member Resume II

2231 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29405 phone: (843) 221-5544 e-mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE To obtain an upper elementary position in a parochial school utilizing my communication skills. EDUCATION Elementary Education Teaching License
State of Indiana, License #758368 General Elementary 1-6, Non-Dept 7/8 Language Arts Endorsement 1-9 Social Studies Endorsement 1-9 Reading Minor 1-9 September 2003

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Saint Josephs College, Rensselaer, IN

May 2003

EXPERIENCE
Corps Member September 2003 July 2004

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Charleston, SC Worked on a diverse team serving communities across the southeast in the areas of unmet human needs, education, environment, and public safety Tutored alternative high school students to help improve standardized test scores Completed weekly project report for 11 member team as Assistant Team Leader Constructed and maintained 12 trails at a state park

Student Teacher

January April 2003

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, 4th Grade, Wheatfield, IN Taught a total of 23 students over a 14 week period Developed, organized, and implemented lesson plans in mathematics, social studies, guided reading, and science Implemented behavioral management in the classroom Maintained entire class load for five weeks Created tests in several subject areas Designed grading rubrics

Director of Summer Adventure Series

Summer 2002

Allen County 4-H Clubs, Incorporated, Fort Wayne, IN Held program where K- 6th graders could be safe and have fun Trained new staff Ensured that lessons and materials were ready for coming week Managed on-site problems Created and maintained database of over 300 participants

Pre-service Teaching September 2000 April 2002 Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, ISTEP Remediation Class; Wheatfield, IN Rensselaer Central Middle School, 8th grade Language Arts; Rensselaer, IN Meadowlawn Elementary School, 3rd grade; Monticello, IN St. Augustine Catholic School, 5th grade; Rensselaer, IN ACTIVITIES American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Disaster Relief certified Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Campus Ministry Kairos Retreat Leader 4 years college band -marching/concert Observed different teaching styles and tutored students Created interactive bulletin boards, planned and taught several lessons

Sample Team Leader Resume

ASHLEY D. RIVER
Current Address 3427 Laurel Street Sacramento, CA 95652 916.717.9922 Permanent Address 566 Holiday Road Nashville, TN 13245-2024 231.366.1233

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to use professional skills, incorporate my major, and provide opportunities to grow professionally.

WORK EXPERIENCE: AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Sacramento, CA Team Leader that Led team of twelve young adults in challenging, full-time, residential community service program September 2001-July 2002

meets critical needs in urban and rural communities in the Pacific region of the United States in the areas of education, unmet human needs, environment, and disaster relief Supervised Corps Members, facilitated team meetings, and enforced rules and regulations Coordinated logistics with the project sponsor and managed the teams budget Facilitated team objectives including: communication, compromise, and conflict resolution Prepared weekly report, project reports, and evaluations

Habitat for Humanity, Portland, OR AmeriCorps Member

August 2000-July 2001

Learned basic carpentry skills by constructing homes for low income families Completed four houses in eleven months working with community volunteers Installed Ethernet wire/ports and computers in a five PC peer to peer network

Wrote basic network user guide for Administration and staff to use in my absence

Quaker Valley School District, Leetsdale, PA

August 1999-June 2000

Mathematics/Computer Science Intern and Assistant Forensics Coach Taught C++ to eleventh and twelfth graders Taught math using Chicago Mathematics Project and Carnegie Learning Curricula

Little Neshannock Technologies, New Wilmington, PA 1998 Programmer, using Visual Basic 5.0 Wrote software that incorporated emails to and from servers Performed tech support with clients

December 1997-December

EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA August 2000 Education

Master of Arts in

Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA

May 1999

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science and a minor in Music

Honors: Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary for Education March 1999-June 2000 Treasurer of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, national honorary for Computer Science March 1997-May 1999 Kappa Mu Epsilon, national honorary for Mathematics March 1997May 1999 The Westminster College Scholarship May 1995-May 1999

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, ME, and 2000, UNIX, Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, computer repair/maintenance, programming in Microsoft Visual Basic, C++, Pascal and COBOL. Experience with basic networking, HTML, Java, and Linux.

Sample Support Team Leader Resume

Objective To obtain the position of Volunteer Associate with the Special Olympics of Minnesota. Work Experience AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps 2003 Support Team Leader - Sacramento, CA
Managed seven teams of diverse volunteers (80 people total) Developed and conducted monthly training sessions on policies, procedures, safety guidelines, etc. Acquired tremendous experience in the areas of volunteer management, crisis intervention and conflict resolution Cultivated relationships with directors, managers, and leaders of non-profits throughout the Southeast Region Planned Awards Banquet for over 400 attendees Organized Team Leader recruitment initiative for Pacific region Maintained Personnel files for 80 members including regular database entry Developed various seminars to promote team unity in service setting

October 2001- June

Corps Member- Denver, CO

Coordinated volunteers on various service projects across South Western region Served as Media Representative; wrote press releases and appeared on various television interviews to garner media coverage in support for AmeriCorps service in communities Completed over 1,700 hours of community service in the areas of disaster services, environment, education, health and safety, and unmet human needs

Residential Support Services - Charlotte, NC Relief Manager

October 1998-September 2000

Supported 10 adults with mental disabilities in accomplishing daily tasks within a group home setting Implemented weekly behavioral programs, including sports activities, to aide clients towards community integration

The American Red Cross- Charlotte, NC Intern-Marketing/Public Affairs

Assisted in planning and implementation of 2001 national convention

January-May 2001

Solicited donations from over 100 local businesses in Greater Charlotte Area for national convention Created title for car donation initiative (Give a Car Save a Life) that resulted in over 100 donations Maintained website on monthly basis using HTML Wrote articles for bi-weekly external and internal newsletters distribution 1,000 and 400, respectively

UNCC Housing and Residence Life- Charlotte, NC Resident Advisor

July 1998-June 1999

Acted as liaison for 40 resident-students including the planning of monthly social and academic activities to acquaint new resident-students with each other and the university Organized weekly seminars to motivate residents to become involved in campus leadership and volunteer opportunities

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte- Charlotte, North Carolina BA Communication Studies, Public Relations Track, Minor in Social Work

May 2001

 Chancellors List Spring 00, Deans List Fall 00, Spring 01, Photography Editor for bi-weekly college newspaper publication Public Relations Student Society of America

Skills, Qualifications and Volunteer Experience

Proficient in PhotoShop and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Website maintenance Highly motivated, creative-team player with very strong interpersonal skills Special Olympics of North Carolina- Bowling program

WRITING A RESUME - LINKS ON THE WEB

www.free-resume-tips.com/10tips.html

Although a pay website, it does offer 10 free tips to help write and effective resume. www.questcareer.com/tips.htm Here's a short article, 15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes, put together to help you write a resume to effectively market yourself to employers.

www.montana.edu/~wwwcp/tips.html Extensive site that offers links for writing resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, portfolios and networking.

www.writinghelp-central.com/

Writing Help Central is your one-stop writing help portal offering tips, advice, and information on writing personal letters, business letters, resumes, cvs, term and research papers, essays, reports and more.

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JobWeb: Offers many free resume examples. www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/sampleresumesandcoverletters.html CollegeRecruiter.com: Offers free resume examples in many various job fields. www.jobbankusa.com/resumewrite/ResumeTemplates/ JobBank USA: Many free resume samples and tips on resume formatting. http://resume.monster.com/archives/samples Over 50 sample resumes covering a wide variety of career opportunities. www.tbrnet.com/resumes/actionverbs.php3?q

Online resources that offers a countless number of actions verbs to use in a resume. www.rileyguide.com/letters.html Information on resumes preparation and posting, cover letters and other job search correspondence. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/index.html Professional writing handouts and resources (included resume) www.professional-resumes.com/resume-resources-1.htm Sample before and after resumes. www.acornresume.com Resume, career and job search counseling for executives, upper level managers, and professionals.

ALL ABOUT COVER LETTERS

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Who Needs a Cover Letter?

Everyone who sends out a resume does! Even if the cover letter never "came up" in conversation or wasn't mentioned in an advertisement, it's expected that you will write one. It is regarded as a sign of laziness (sorry about that) to send out a cover letter that is not tailored to the specific company. In the days before word processors, you could maybe get away with it. Not anymore. (Electra must be emphatic: Not anymore.) Yes, it adds to the wear and tear of looking for a job! But the good news is: the cover letter gives you another chance to emphasize what you have to contribute to the company or organization. Don't give the person screening the resumes a second to entertain the thought: "But how can this person help US?" Your cover letter will answer that question in your own words. Your resume will also answer that question but in a somewhat more rigid format. What makes a Good Cover Letter? No spelling or typing errors. Not even one. Address it to the person who can hire you. Resumes sent to the personnel department have a tougher time of it. If you can find out (through networking and researching) exactly who is making the hiring decision, address the letter to that person. Be sure the name is spelled correctly and the title is correct. A touch of formality is good too: address the person as "Mr.," "Ms.," "Mrs.," "Miss," "Dr.," or "Professor." (Yes, life is complicated.) Write it in your own words so that it sounds like you--not like something out of a book. Employers are looking for knowledge, enthusiasm and focus. Being "natural" makes many people nervous. And then even more nervous because they are trying to avoid spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. If you need a little help with grammar (do they still teach grammar?)--check out the classic work on simple writing, Strunk & White's Elements of Style, published in 1918 and now online. Show that you know something about the company and the industry. This is where your research comes in. Don't go overboard--just make it clear that you didn't pick this company out of the phone book. You know who they are, what they do and you have chosen them! Use terms and phrases that are meaningful to the employer. (This is where your industry research and networking come in.) If you are applying for an advertised position, use the requirements in the ad and put them in BOLD type. For example: the ad says-Make sure your cover letter contains each of these requirements and shows how you measure up.

SAMPLE COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Your name Mailing address City, state, and zip Telephone number(s) Email address
Todays date Your addressees name Professional title Organization name Mailing address City, state and zip Dear Mr. (or Ms.) last name, Start your letter with a grabbera statement that establishes a connection with your reader, a probing question, or a quotable quote. Briefly say what job you are applying for. The mid-section of your letter should be one or two short paragraphs that make relevant points about your qualifications. You should not summarize your resume! You may incorporate a column or bullet point format here. Your last paragraph should initiate action by explaining what you will do next (e.g., call the employer) or instigate the reader to contact you to set up an interview. Close by saying thank you. Sincerely yours, Your handwritten signature Your name (typed) Enclosure: resume

WRITING A COVER LETTER ONLINE LINKS

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Online Writing Lab at Purdue: Tips on how to organize and format your cover letter.

www.writinghelp-central.com/

Writing Help Central: Tips on formatting and creating your cover letter, resume and college essay.

www.careerlab.com/letters/ Career Lab: 200 free cover letter samples (various topics).

www.rileyguide.com/cover.html The Riley Guide links to various websites that offer cover letter advice.

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50+ cover letter samples.

www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/4-3.shtml

Sample cover letter for a recent college graduate.

www.rileyguide.com/letters.html

Information on resumes preparation and posting, cover letters and other job search correspondence.

ACTION VERBS FOR A RESUME AND COVER LETTER

Below is a sample of potential action verbs you can use in your cover letter or resume that will help describe your accomplishments, skills, and experiences gained from your work history. Use these action verbs in your resume and cover letters to increase the strength of your writing and make employers take notice of your accomplishments, skills, activities and experiences!

accomplished, accounted, achieved, acknowledged, acquired, acted, addressed, adapted, adjusted, administered, advanced to, advertised, advised, advocated, aided, aligned, allocated, analyzed, answered, anticipated, applied, appointed, argued, arranged, articulated, ascertained, assembled, assessed, assigned, assisted, assured, attained, attended, audited, authored

balanced, began, bolstered, boosted, bought, briefed, brought, budgeted, built

calculated, carried out, catalogued, categorized, caused, centralized, chaired, challenged, changed, charted, checked, chose, clarified, classified, coached, coauthored, co-founded, coded, collaborated, combined, commanded, compared, competed, completed, computed, conceived, conceptualized, conciliated, condensed, conducted, conferred, confronted, connected, conserved, constructed, consulted, contacted, continued, contacted, contracted, contributed, controlled, conversed, converted, conveyed, convinced, cooperated, coordinated, corrected, corresponded, counseled, counted, crafted, created, critiqued, cultivated, customized, cut

dealt (with), debated, decreased, deduced, deferred, defined, delegated, delivered, demonstrated, derived, designed, described, designated, detected, determined, developed, devised, dialogued, diagnosed, diagrammed, diminished, directed, discovered, discussed, dispatched, dispensed, displayed, disposed, disseminated, distinguished, distributed, diverted, documented, drafted, dramatized, drew, drilled, drove, duplicated

enlarged, earned, edited, educated, effected, elected, elevated, elicited, eliminated, employed, empowered, enabled, enacted, encouraged, enforced, engaged, enlisted, ensured, entertained, equipped, entertained, established, estimated, evaluated, examined, exceeded, excelled, executed, exercised, exhibited, expanded, expedited, experimented, explained, explored, expressed, extracted

facilitated, familiarized, fashioned, filed, filtered, financed, fixed, followed (up), forecasted, foresaw, formed, formulated, forwarded, fostered, found, founded, functioned (as)

gained, gathered, gave, generated, governed, graded, grafted, greeted, grouped, grossed, guarded, guided

handled, harmonized, headed, heightened, held, helped, highlighted, hiked, housed

identified, illustrated, imagined, immersed, implemented, imposed, improved, improvised, included, incorporated, increased, indicated, indoctrinated, inferred, influenced, initiated, innovated, inquired, inspected, installed, instigated, installed, instilled, instituted, instructed, instrumental (in), insured, integrated, interacted, interpreted, intervened, introduced, invented, invested, investigated, involved, isolated, issued, itemized

joined, judged, juggled, juried, justified

kept, keyed

labored, launched, learned, lectured, led, leveled, lifted, listened, lobbied, located, logged, lowered

made, maintained, managed, manipulated, mapped, marketed, mastered, measured, mediated, mentored, met, minimized, mixed, mobilized, moderated, modified, monitored, motivated, moved, multiplied

named, navigated, negotiated, netted, neutralized, noted, notified, numbered

observed, obtained, offered, opened, operated, orchestrated, ordered, organized, oriented, outlined, overcame, overhauled, oversaw

painted, paraphrased, participated, performed, persuaded, photographed, piloted, pinpointed, pioneered, placed, planned, played, polished, possessed, practiced, predicted, prepared, prescribed, presented, presided, prevailed, prevented, prioritized, probed, proceeded, processed, procured, produced, programmed, projected, promoted, proofed, proofread, proposed, protected, proved, provided, publicized, published, purchased

raised, ran, rated, read, realized, rearranged, reasoned, reassembled, received, recognized, recommended, reconciled, reconditioned, reconciled, reconstructed, recorded, recruited, reduced, referred, regrouped, regulated, rehabilitated, reinforced, related, relayed, remodeled, removed, renovated, reordered, reorganized, replaced, replenished, reported, represented, reproduced, requested, rescued, researched, reshaped, resolved, responded, restored, resulted in, retrieved, revamped, revealed, reviewed, revised, revitalized, revived, reworked, rewrote, rotated, routed

safeguarded, salvaged, saved, saw, scheduled, scouted, screened, searched, secured, selected, sent, served, serviced, set, set up, shaped, shared, sharpened, shipped, shortened, showed, sifted, signaled, signified, simplified, sketched, skilled, smoothed, sold, solicited, solved, sorted, sought, spearheaded, specified, spoke, staffed, staged, standardized, started, stated, stimulated, stored, stowed, straightened, strengthened, structured, studied, submitted, succeeded, suggested, summarized, supervised, supplied, surmounted, supported, surveyed, switched, synchronized, systematized

tabulated, tackled, talked, tallied, targeted, taught, tended, tested, tightened, timed, took over, totaled, toured, traced, tracked, traded, trained, transcribed, transferred, transformed, translated, transmitted, transported, traveled, treated, trimmed, troubleshot, turned, tutored, typed

uncovered, undertook, unified, united, updated, upgraded, used, utilized

validated, verbalized, verified, visualized, volunteered washed, weathered, weatherized, weighed, won, worked, wrote