Excellent communication skills, being a team player and being self-motivated are some of the positive traits that employers surely look for when they go through resumes. However, when potential employees don't have concrete evidence to back up these characteristics, some employers can be turned off.

A CBS morning show identified some popular catchphrases that should never land on a resume, including "results-oriented," "proven track record of success" and "work well under pressure." These examples could speak for themselves and using them would hardly help applicants stand out in a tight job market.

Career adviser Liz Ryan told "The Early Show" that "results oriented professional" is probably the biggest one used and it's meaningless. "You're talking about yourself, so why go into this weird robotic language that doesn't describe much about yourself?" she asked. Instead, she advised job-hunters to make concrete examples of their work experiences.

Ryan also said that dropping the phrase "proven track record" is simply redundant. Such description does not help recruiters form a profile of the applicant in their head and does not give them the urge to meet the person.

What job seekers should keep in mind is that they should talk about their previous experience rather than stressing positive attributes. Many career hopefuls say why they'd be good for the job, but employers may take special note of the candidates who can prove their worthy.