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Best Resume Action Verbs for ATS (By Role)
•9 min read•By SayItBetter Team
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Best Resume Action Verbs for ATS (By Role)
Action verbs make your resume stronger and more ATS‑friendly. Here’s a quick list by role.
Engineering - Built, Optimized, Automated, Deployed, Scaled
Product - Launched, Defined, Prioritized, Shipped, Validated
Sales - Closed, Negotiated, Prospecting, Grew, Expanded
Marketing - Drove, Converted, Increased, Optimized, Activated
Use action verbs at the start of each bullet point for maximum impact.
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