Lesson 10
Action words

Mike: Well, given that generally you have a short amount of space to put yourself across, it's important you use action words - words that link well, words that are 'doing' words, that show what you've managed to achieve and how you've done it. And they could include any in a number, such as, acquired, achieved, appraised, authorised, established, expanded. There are very many words which can be used and they come across well on paper; they are doing words and they add movement and flow to what you've written.

Acquired: I acquired new computer skills
Achieved: I achieved my objectives
Appraised:I appraised a new IT project.
Authorised: I authorised new working procedures
Established: I established a good working relationship with my colleagues
Expanded: I expanded my horizons