If you are applying for a leadership role, your language should reflect that you have shown leadership. Your resume and job interview should show that you are a person
who has ‘ succeeded in …..’ ‘initiated ……..’, ‘championed…………….’, ‘worked in partnership…………….’  etc.  Here is a list of verbs to have in your repertoire:

  •   Championed

 
  • Positioned

 
  •   Promoted

 
  • Anticipated

 
  •   Modelled

 
  • Capitalised

 
  •   Led

 
  • Focussed

 
  •   Inspired

 
  • Nurtured

 
  •   Motivated

 
  • Created

 
  •   Translated

 
  • Integrated

 
  •   Challenged

 
  • Oversaw

 
  •   Defined

 
  • Drove

 
  •   Ensured

 
  • Delegated

 
  •   Enabled

 
  • Built

 
  •   Sustained

 
  • Negotiated

 
  •   Resolved

 
  • Identified

 
  •   Represented

 
  • Mentored and Coached

 
  •   Took responsibility

 
  • Committed to action

 
  •   Established

 
  • Galvanised

 
  •   Persisted

 
  • Overcame

 
  •   Consulted and Listened

 
  • Acknowledged

 
  • Reflected

 
  •   Achieved

Any other suggestions?

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