Optimization Action VerbsAll Action Verbs
High-Impact Synonyms for "Improved" on Your Resume
To enhance quality, efficiency, speed, or accuracy of an existing system, process, or workflow.
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Better Alternatives to "Improved" & Example Bullet Points
Streamlined
Power VerbWhen to use: Use when eliminating redundant steps, reducing manual labor, or automating workflows.
Example: "Streamlined client onboarding workflow from 14 steps to 4, slashing onboarding cycle time by 65%."
Overhauled
Power VerbWhen to use: Use when executing a comprehensive revamp or modernizing an outdated legacy system.
Example: "Overhauled core database indexing and query logic, accelerating search query response times by 3.4x."
Accelerated
Power VerbWhen to use: Use when boosting speed, release velocity, rendering performance, or sales cycles.
Example: "Accelerated frontend bundle compilation by 55% by migrating from Webpack to Vite and ESBuild."
Refined
Power VerbWhen to use: Use when polishing user interfaces, copywriting, machine learning models, or precision algorithms.
Example: "Refined NLP recommendation model hyperparameters, boosting click-through rate (CTR) by 19%."
Maximised
Power VerbWhen to use: Use when pushing resource utilization, organic reach, or margin profit to optimal peaks.
Example: "Maximised server CPU utilization across Kubernetes clusters, trimming infrastructure costs by $35K/yr."
Weak Phrases to Avoid
Do not start bullet points with these passive phrases:
- Made things better
- Helped improve
- Worked to improve
Resume Writing Tips
- Always provide a "from X to Y" or "+Z%" metric when using optimization verbs.