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When writing your resume, it’s important to stay away from weak, passive, and generic verbs (such as “assisted,” “oversaw,” and “utilized”). By starting each bullet point about your past experience with power verbs, you draw hiring managers in and give them a concrete picture of your expertise. It’s also important to note that some verbs will help you get past those pesky ATS bots. While reading through this list of power verbs, think about your duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Remember, jobs that you are no longer working at should be past tense while your current job should use verbs in the present tense.

The nature of work is rapidly changing due to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the gig economy, and automation. What does this mean? The skills that employers value and rely upon are changing. Now, with a decreasing unemployment rate shrinking the applicant pool, employers can no longer avoid the skills gap. In fact, 83% of HR professionals reported having difficulty recruiting suitable job candidates.

JP Sakey joined iHeart Media Raleigh on their CEOs to Know podcast series. The series shines a spotlight on decision-makers from all corners of the Triangle showcasing the leaders and companies that drive our local economy.

If the number one thing on your list for 2020 is finding a new job, it’s time to get serious! Resolutions may seem cliche, but the New Year is actually the perfect time to commit to actions that will positively affect your career. Just like any other resolution, saying you’re going to do it is the easy part. Here are the top 5 resolutions you can make to get you one step closer to finding your dream job.