Use of pharses like ‘extensive experience’ and ‘proven track record’ while searching a job might not necessarily help one getting a job, said a study. LinkedIn, the professional networking portal, has come out with top 10 terms that are overused by professionals based in India.
The network that boosts of 5 million users in India said that phrases like ‘extensive experience’ and ‘proven track record’ can appear empty to a potential employer and may do more harm than good when you include them in your profile or resume.
“If you’re 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 per cent. Include meaningful phrases that apply specifically to highlights you’ve achieved in your career,” said Lindsey Pollak, a career and workplace expert.
Some of the terms overused by Indian professionals are: dynamic, innovative, team player, extensive experience, motivated, proactive, proven track record, value add, skill set and out-of-box.
“We have the unique ability to uncover interesting workplace trends in our data given the high volume of people with profiles on LinkedIn. 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,” said DJ Patil, LinkedIn's Chief Data Scientist.