{"id":130,"date":"2010-12-14T18:43:35","date_gmt":"2010-12-14T18:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/think-grow.biz\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2011-01-10T17:19:25","modified_gmt":"2011-01-10T17:19:25","slug":"linkedins-most-overused-buzz-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/think-grow.biz\/blog\/linkedins-most-overused-buzz-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Linkedin\u2019s Most overused buzz words"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–LinkedIn<\/a>, the world’s largest professional network with more than 85 million members worldwide, today released the most overused words and phrases in members\u2019 LinkedIn profiles. The top 10 terms that are overused by professionals based in the United States are:<\/p>\n

\u201cPhrases like \u2018extensive experience\u2019 and \u2018proven track record\u2019 can appear empty to a potential employer and may do more harm than good when you include them in your profile or resume\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. Extensive experience
\n2. Innovative
\n3. Motivated
\n4. Results-oriented
\n5. Dynamic
\n6. Proven track record
\n7. Team player
\n8. Fast-paced
\n9. Problem solver
\n10. Entrepreneurial<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the unique ability to uncover interesting workplace trends in our data given the high volume of people with profiles on LinkedIn,\u201d said\u00a0DJ Patil<\/a>, LinkedIn’s Chief Data Scientist. “In this case, we wanted to reveal insights that help professionals make better choices about how to position themselves online whether they are reaching out to new clients or networking with peers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPhrases like \u2018extensive experience\u2019 and \u2018proven track record\u2019 can appear empty to a potential employer and may do more harm than good when you include them in your profile or resume,\u201d said\u00a0Lindsey Pollak<\/a>, a career and workplace expert. \u201cIf you\u2019re using any of these 10 terms, wipe them out. Instead, note that you have eight to ten years of experience or that you increased sales by 300 percent. Include meaningful phrases that apply specifically to highlights you\u2019ve achieved in your career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holidays are the perfect time to give your profile and your resume a makeover, since you don\u2019t have to worry about the everyday hassles you face when you are in your cube,\u201d Pollak added.<\/p>\n

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