Phrases to avoid

The Telegraph has published ten phrases that annoy employers most in CVs.

They are:

  • “I’m a hard worker”
  • “I work well under pressure”
  • “I can work independently”
  • “I’m a team player”
  • “I am a problem solver”
  • “Good communicator”
  • “I’m proactive”
  • I am a good listener”
  • “I’m enthusiastic”
  • “Excellent written communication skills”

So if you ever need to write a CV in English, remember to avoid these phrases!

More creativity

How can we become more creative in the next ten minutes? Larry Kim (link to: inc.com) is back with more ideas.

He suggests that we:

  1. doodle something;
  2. sign up for a class in something we’ve never done before;
  3. create the right environment;
  4. pause the brainstorming and move our bodies;
  5. start a sketchbook;
  6. keep toys on our desks;
  7. engage in flash fiction;
  8. try the 30 circles test;
  9. role-play away.

Read the whole article to understand what he means.