The 17 worst terms HR can find on resumes

There are 17 terms that HR pros and hiring managers have identified as major turn-offs on resumes.

These terms were identified in a CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Poll and included responses from 2,201 hiring managers and HR representatives.

The main problem with the terms outlined below: They help candidates talk a big game but usually result in a lack of proof that the job seekers’ achieved any actual results.

Now without further ado, here are the worst turn-off terms you can find on resumes, according to your peers:

1. Best of breed — identified by 38% of HR/hiring pros
2. Go-getter — 27%
3. Think outside of the box — 26%
4. Synergy — 22%
5. Go-to person — 22%
6. Thought leadership — 16%
7. Value add — 16%
8. Results-driven — 16%
9. Team player — 15%
10. Bottom-line — 14%
11. Hard worker — 13%
12. Strategic thinker — 12%
13. Dynamic — 12%
14. Self-motivated — 12%
15. Detail-oriented — 11%
16. Proactively — 11%
17. Track record — 10%