120 Strong Action Verbs for Your Resume

Start every bullet with a strong verb. It signals ownership and impact — and reads better to both humans and the ATS.

Leadership

Led, Directed, Managed, Coordinated, Oversaw, Mentored, Spearheaded.

Achievement

Achieved, Delivered, Exceeded, Improved, Increased, Reduced, Optimized, Accelerated.

Building

Built, Designed, Developed, Created, Launched, Engineered, Architected, Shipped.

Analysis

Analyzed, Researched, Evaluated, Identified, Forecasted, Measured.

Swap "responsible for" and "worked on" for these throughout your resume.