What are good action verbs for a resume?

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Action verbs are "power words" for a resume. Here are some examples:
  • analyzed
  • balanced
  • capitalized
  • coordinated
  • documented
  • expanded
  • facilitated
  • implemented
  • mentored
  • optimized
  • proved
  • restructured
  • spearheaded
  • synthesized
  • utilized
  • volunteered
  • widened
  • withstood

For a nice, long list of action verbs, see the link to the right.
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