If you have a LinkedIn profile (and chances are that you do, with over plenty of help available.
But recently, LinkedIn announced a list of the most overused words in members profiles for 2011. The number one most overused buzzword in LinkedIn Profiles globally and for professionals based in the United States is creative. The top 10 terms that are overused by professionals in the United States are:
- Creative
- Organizational
- Effective
- Extensive experience
- Track record
- Motivated
- Innovative
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Dynamic
In spite of our globalized society, there are some differences in the most popular terms in different countries:
- Creative: Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States
- Multinational: Brazil
- Dynamic: France
- Effective: India
- Problem solving: Italy
- Motivated: Ireland
- Managerial: Spain
- Track record: Singapore
Competition for opportunities can be fierce, so craft your LinkedIn Profile and resume to stand out from the professional pack, says Nicole Williams, LinkedIn’s Connection Director. Banish buzzwords from your profile. Use language that illustrates your unique professional accomplishments and experiences. Give concrete examples of results you’ve achieved whenever possible and reference attributes that are specific to you. . .
