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Dynamic Cover Letters
Job-Search Cover Letter Tutorial

 

Page 28 of the Cover Letter Tutorial: Examples

 

How to Avoid Weak and Passive Verbs: Sample Fixes

 

Weak:

 

I received many awards for highest sales in the store.

 

Stronger:

 

I earned many awards for highest sales in the store.

 

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Weak:

 

In my most recent experience, I was placed in a leadership position and received honors for both academic and leadership excellence. My assigned squad leader required me to assign duties to the members of my squad and made me accountable for their actions.

 

Stronger:

 

In my most recent experience, I took on a leadership position and earned honors for both academic and leadership excellence. I assigned duties to the members of my squad and was accountable for their actions.

 

 

 

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