Social media professional website LinkedIn is out with its annual list of the most overused words that professionals use in their resumes and online profiles. Topping the list is "creative," followed by "organizational," "effective," and "extensive track record." Nicole Williams, LinkedIn's connection director, said that job seekers should try to cut these and other professional "buzzwords" from their resume in order to showcase their skills and attract the attention of a hiring manager. "Competition for opportunities can be fierce, so craft your LinkedIn Profile and resume to stand out from the professional pack," Williams noted. "Even though this year's list of overused terms differs from last year's, your objectives remain the same: Banish buzzwords from your profile. Use language that illustrates your unique professional accomplishments and experiences. Give concrete examples of results you've achieved whenever possible and reference attributes that are specific to you." Williams said the end of the year is a perfect time for job seekers to upgrade their LinkedIn profiles and add relevant skills to their resumes that will match specific jobs they will be applying for in 2012. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were approximately 3.3 million job openings in the U.S. as of November 2011. |