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If you’re looking for a job and want to stand out from the crowd, don’t describe yourself as “effective” or “motivated.” But most of all, don’t say you’re “creative.” Why? Everyone else uses those words. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, combed its 135 million member profiles to find the most overused buzzwords professionals in all industries use to describe themselves and their work. The top 10 most overused resume buzz words:

Creative
Organizational
Effective
Extensive experience
Track record
Motivated
Innovative
Problem solving
Communication skills
Dynamic