When preparing for a job interview, it’s important to choose phrases, verbs, and adjectives that make a positive impression on the interviewer. Use positive words like organized, proactive, motivated, and passionate to describe yourself. Use action verbs like initiated, achieved, and collaborated to describe your accomplishments and responsibilities in previous positions. When discussing your skills, use phrases like „I have a proven track record,” or „I am confident in my ability to…” These types of language will help convey your professionalism, confidence, and competence to the interviewer, and increase your chances of landing the job.

Study the list of personal qualities below that you can use in your CV or in an interview:

active approach	comfortable with demanding sales targets	problem-solver
critical thinker	detailed, conscientious and thorough	decisive
effective coordinator	composed, mature and confident	entrepreneurial and proactive
great interpersonal skills	financially savvy	focused on quality
good team player	adaptable and flexible	high level of competence in …
innovative	go-getter	methodical approach
upbeat attitude	reliable and depenable	results-oriented
self-aware	strong drive	well-organised

How to use these personality qualities in a sentence:

1. Active approach: „I take an active approach to problem-solving, ensuring that I anticipate potential issues and address them proactively.”
2. Comfortable with demanding sales targets: „I thrive in high-pressure environments and am comfortable with demanding sales targets, consistently exceeding expectations.”
3. Detailed, conscientious and thorough: „I am known for being detailed, conscientious, and thorough in my work, which helps me maintain high standards and deliver accurate results.”
4. Composed: „I remain composed under pressure, allowing me to handle challenging situations with a clear and focused mindset.”
5. Mature and confident: „My colleagues often describe me as mature and confident, traits that enable me to lead projects and teams effectively.”
6. Entrepreneurial and proactive: „I have an entrepreneurial and proactive spirit, constantly seeking out new opportunities and innovative solutions to drive business growth.”
7. Financially savvy: „I am financially savvy, with a strong understanding of budget management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.”
8. Go-getter: „I am a go-getter who takes initiative and goes above and beyond to achieve ambitious goals.”
9. Upbeat attitude: „My upbeat attitude helps me maintain a positive work environment and motivates my team to perform at their best.”

When asked to describe your experience and skills it’s worthwhile using action verbs which refer to activities or tasks you performed at your job position.

Study the list of action verbs below:

MANAGEMENT SKILLS	administered, assigned, chaired, contracted, delegated, developed, directed, evaluated, organised, oversaw, planned, prioritized, scheduled, supervised
COMMUNICATION SKILLS	addressed, corresponded, drafted, edited, formulated, influenced, interpreted, lectured, mediated, moderated, negotiated, promoted, reconciled, spoke, wrote
RESEARCH SKILLS	clarified, collected, diagnosed, examined, extracted, reviewed, surveyed
TECHNICAL SKILLS	assembled, built, calculated, computed, designed, devised, engineered, maintained, operated, overhauled, remodeled, repaired, solved, upgraded
TEACHING SKILLS	adapted, advised, coached, communicated, coordinated, enabled, encouraged, explained, facilitated, instructed, set goals
FINANCIAL SKILLS	administered, allocated, analyzed, appraised, audited, balanced, budgeted, forecast, projected
CREATIVE SKILLS	acted, conceptualized, created, established, fashioned, illustrated, integrated, invented, originated, performed, revitalized, shaped
CLERICAL SKILLS	approved, arranged, catalogued, classified, collected, compiled, dispatched, executed, generated, implemented, inspected, purchased, retrieved, screened, systematized, tabulated, validated

How to use these action verbs in sentences:

1. Oversaw: „I oversaw a team of 15 sales representatives, ensuring all targets were met and performance was optimized.”
2. Evaluated: „I evaluated various marketing strategies to determine the most effective approach for our target audience.”
3. Prioritized: „I prioritized tasks based on their impact and urgency, improving overall project efficiency and timely delivery.”
4. Drafted: „I drafted comprehensive reports that highlighted key performance metrics and actionable insights.”
5. Negotiated: „I successfully negotiated vendor contracts, securing favorable terms and cost savings for the company.”
6. Reconciled: „I reconciled financial discrepancies in the accounts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.”
7. Diagnosed: „I diagnosed technical issues quickly, minimizing downtime and maintaining system reliability.”
8. Assembled: „I assembled cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and drive collaborative solutions.”
9. Computed: „I computed financial forecasts to guide strategic decision-making and budget planning.”
10. Remodeled: „I remodeled the internal workflow process, leading to a 20% increase in operational efficiency.”
11. Facilitated: „I facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and improve overall team performance.”
12. Coordinated: „I coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met and resources were efficiently utilized.”
13. Allocated: „I allocated resources effectively to maximize productivity and ensure project success.”
14. Audited: „I audited financial statements to ensure compliance with regulations and identify areas for improvement.”
15. Budgeted: „I budgeted for annual expenses, aligning financial resources with strategic priorities.”
16. Conceptualized: „I conceptualized innovative marketing campaigns that significantly boosted brand awareness.”
17. Integrated: „I integrated new software systems into our existing infrastructure, streamlining operations and improving data accuracy.”
18. Dispatched: „I dispatched service teams to address customer issues promptly, enhancing client satisfaction.”
19. Retrieved: „I retrieved and analyzed data to inform business strategies and support decision-making.”
20. Validated: „I validated project deliverables to ensure they met all quality standards and client requirements.”

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