December 22, 2010
In Featured, Recruiting
Over(used) and Out?
Linked In published its list of the most over-used phrases yesterday They are:
1. Extensive experience
2. Innovative
3. Motivated
4. Results-oriented
5. Dynamic
6. Proven track record
7. Team player
8. Fast-paced
9. Problem solver
10. Entrepreneurial
So, what should you do if your Profile is laced with these fluff words? Should you rewrite immediately? Well, at least one expert advises, “if you are using any of these terms, wipe them out.” But, fluff is fluff. We in the Valley so love our Valley-speak after all. So, net net, at the end of the day, bottom-line? No one likely got thrown under the bus for using any of these meaningless terms…