RESUME ACTION WORDS

Use actions words to spruce up your resume. Make sure to use past tense words to described jobs you have
done in the past. Use present tense for job duties you are still performing on your current job. Never overuse
one word. Use a variety of descriptive words to make your resume interesting to the reader.

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