100+ Power Verbs To Boost Your Resume!
- Leah Gordone
- May 28, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: May 30, 2025
Use power verbs to boost your resume!

Tips for choosing power verbs💕 1. Take time to choose the one that most accurately describes what you did. 2. Use past tense verbs - even for current positions for uniformity. 3. Try not to repeat the same verbs throughout your resume.
Planning
Example: Developed and implemented a training program that resulted in a 45% increase in employee satisfaction
Administered
Commissioned
Developed
Evaluated
Formulated
Observed
Prepared
Researched
Revised
Studied
Anticipated
Determined
Devised
Forecasted
Identified
Planned
Prioritized
Reserved
Strategized
Tailored
Organizing
Example: Coordinated weekly office schedules for 8 employees
Acquired
Appointed
Authorized
Collected
Customized
Facilitated
Issued
Ordered
Retrieved
Simplified
Activated
Arranged
Catalogued
Committed
Delegated
Housed
Linked
Organized
Routed
Sought
Adjusted
Assembled
Centralized
Confirmed
Designated
Implemented
Logged
Procured
Scheduled
Straightened
Allocated
Assessed
Charted
Contracted
Designed
Incorporated
Mapped out
Programmed
Secured
Suggested
Altered
Assigned
Classified
Coordinated
Established
Instituted
Obtained
Recruited
Selected
Tracked
Executing
Example: Handled 20-35+ customer calls per shift regarding coverage changes, renewal rates and billing procedures
Acted
Collected
Displayed
Exercised
Input
Merchandised
Produced
Proved
Sold
Administered
Completed
Distributed
Forwarded
Installed
Operated
Proofed
Performed
Stocked
Carried out
Conducted
Entered
Handled
Labored
Processed
Prospected
Shipped
Transacted
Supervising
Example: Developed and supervised the implementation of new computer filing system that reduced paper use by 35%
Adjusted
Certified
Correlated
Examined
Indexed
Measured
Overhauled
Refined
Screened
Supplied
Analyzed
Compared
Developed
Explored
Judged
Modified
Oversaw
Regulated
Set
Tightened
Apportioned
Controlled
Discovered
Graded
Licensed
Monitored
Policed
Reviewed
Scrutinized
Traced
Assessed
Corrected
Established
Inspected
Maintained
Officiated
Prohibited
Revised
Supervised
Updated
Leading
Example: Trained 20+ new employees in computer procedures over a 2-year period
Accelerated
Changed
Elected
Encouraged
Founded
Inspired
Mentored
Promoted
Spearheaded
Trained
Assumed
Conducted
Employed
Enlisted
Guided
Involved
Motivated
Raised
Stimulated
Transformed
Caused
Directed
Hired
Envisioned
Influenced
Led
Originated
Recognized for
Strengthened
Visualized
Chaired
Disproved
Empowered
Fostered
Initiated
Managed
Pioneered
Set goals
Supervised
Getting Results
Example: Increased student participation by 25% over a 6-month period
Accomplished
Boosted
Contributed
Eliminated
Expanded
Generated
Increased
Launched
Orchestrated
Received
Achieved
Built
Delivered
Enlarged
Expedited
Grew
Innovated
Lightened
Overcame
Reduced (losses)
Added
Combined
Demonstrated
Enjoyed
Extended
Guaranteed
Integrated
Minimized
Prevailed
Rejuvenated
Advanced
Completed
Diminished
Enlisted
Finalized
Hastened
Introduced
Modernized
Produced
Renovated
Attained
Consolidated
Earned
Ensured
Fulfilled
Heightened
Invented
Obtained
Qualified
Restored
Augmented
Constructed
Eclipsed
Excelled
Gained
Improved
Joined
Opened
Realized
Targeted
Problem Solving
Example: Streamlined ordering through the use of computer technology, decreasing wait time from 6 to 2 days
Alleviated
Collaborated
Created
Detected
Foresaw
Investigated
Repaired
Revived
Synthesized
Analyzed
Conceived
Debugged
Determined
Formulated
Recommended
Resolved
Satisfied
Theorized
Applied
Conceptualized
Decided
Diagnosed
Found
Remedied
Revamped
Solved
Brainstormed
Crafted
Deciphered
Engineered
Gathered
Remodeled
Revitalized
Streamlined
Quantitative
Example: converted files from COBAL to JAVA in order to increase compatibility with current systems
Accounted for
Balanced
Compiled
Converted
Earned
Financed
Maximized
Projected
Reconciled
Totaled
Appraised
Budgeted
Compounded
Counted
Enumerated
Grossed
Multiplied
Purchased
Recorded
Approximated
Calculated
Computed
Dispensed
Estimated
Increased
Netted
Quantified
Reduced
Audited
Checked
Conserved
Dispersed
Figured
Inventoried
Profited
Rated
Tabulated
Communicating
Example: Presented to groups of 30+ transfer students on a weekly basis concerning university policies and procedures
Acted
Attested
Convinced
Dramatized
Highlighted
Justified
Publicized
Revealed
Submitted
Tested
Adapted
Briefed
Consulted
Edited
Illustrated
Lectured
Queried
Sanctioned
Substantiated
Taught
Admitted
Clarified
Corresponded
Educated
Improvised
Marketed
Questioned
Settled
Suggested
Translated
Addressed
Cleared up
Critiqued
Elicited
Indicated
Mediated
Referred
Shaped
Summarized
Transmitted
Allowed
Closed
Dedicated
Explained
Inferred
Moderated
Reinforced
Smoothed
Supplemented
Verified
Amended
Communicated
Defined
Extracted
Informed
Negotiated
Related
Specified
Supported
Welcomed
Arbitrated
Composed
Deliberated
Fabricated
Instructed
Perceived
Rendered
Spoke
Surveyed
Wrote
Argued
Consented
Demonstrated
Fashioned
Interpreted
Persuaded
Reported
Sold
Synthesized
Ascertained
Concluded
Drafted
Greeted
Interviewed
Presented
Represented
Solicited
Systematized
Helping
Example: Provided academic support for 30+ at-risk primary school students through comprehensive after-school program
Aided
Assisted
Continued
Eased
Enhanced
Interceded
Prescribed
Relieved
Served
Accommodated
Assured
Cooperated
Elevated
Enriched
Mobilized
Provided
Rescued
Sustained
Advised
Bolstered
Counseled
Enabled
Familiarized
Modeled
Protected
Returned
Tutored
Alleviated
Coached
Dealt
Endorsed
Helped
Polished
Rehabilitated
Saved
Validated



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