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Resume Buzzwords and Clichés to Cut Today

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 24, 20265 min read

Empty Buzzwords vs High-Impact Substitutes

Cut these words from your resume: - Delete: "Detail-oriented" $\rightarrow$ Show: "Maintained 99.9% unit test coverage across 40 critical payment modules." - Delete: "Go-getter / Fast learner" $\rightarrow$ Show: "Self-onboarded to Rust in 2 weeks and deployed an image processing worker." - Delete: "Team player" $\rightarrow$ Show: "Collaborated with 4 cross-functional engineers and product designers in bi-weekly Agile sprints."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do buzzwords help with ATS keyword matching?

No. ATS systems search for specific tools, technologies, and hard skills—not generic adjectives like "hardworking".