Action Verbs for Resumes

Use action verbs to communicate your accomplishments in the experience section of your resume.
Note the impact of action verbs on the job description below.

With action verbs
IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC
Human Resources Intern, Summer 2008
-  Worked with a project team on the redesign of New Employee Orientation.
-  Created a survey to use with current employees.  Received an 80% response rate.
-  Interviewed 15 recent hires to gain insight into the needs of new employees.
-  Wrote report and presented results to project team.     

Without action verbs      
IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC
Human Resources Intern, Summer 2008
-  Duties included administrative tasks in an office setting.
-  Responsible for distributing a survey to current employees.
-  The needs of recent hires were collected, documented, etc.
-  I was involved in a variety of other activities, as needed.