Action verbs can really make your job applications stand out by highlighting your role in achieving outcomes and showing a sense of action and leadership which make your contributions clear and impactful.
Below is a list of action verbs that are particularly relevant for postgraduate experiences. These verbs can be used on an academic CV or transferable to a CV for jobs outside academia.
Additional action verbs can be found on our current students' website.
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