Phrases To Avoid On Your Resume

In this tight job market, your resume more important than ever.  I was reading about some phrases that employers see all too often on resumes, that may turn them off.

"If you want a professional resume, the best way to do that is never use one of ten worn-out and cliched phrases. Instead, leave out meaningless, hackneyed buzzwords says The Savvy Networker blog. Here's the 10 worst canned phrases to use on a resume:

1. Results-oriented professional

2. Cross-functional teams

3. More than [xx] years of progressively responsible experience

4. Superior (or excellent) communication skills

5. Strong work ethic

6. Met or exceeded expectations

7. Proven track record of success

8. Works well with all levels of staff

9. Team player

10. Bottom-line orientation"