You have a story to tell. So many careerists get caught up in the keyword frenzy; their resume mirrors that of their competitors. No distinguishing nuances call out their value. With so many resumes noting: “Innovative and results-oriented professionals with a proven track record of success,” you’d think the world’s economy would soar instead of struggling.

Instead of employing overused language, identify and illustratively describe specific stories; e.g., depict how you “stepped into a newly right-sized, disengaged and under-performing accounting department and created a collaborative and higher-performing environment.”