Another Word for “directly” on a Resume
“Directly” usually props up a weak verb (“worked directly with”). Often you can drop it and use a stronger verb instead.
Alternatives: personally, hands-on, reported to, partnered with, first-hand.
Personally
Use it when you did it yourself rather than delegating.
Example resume bullet
Personally handled escalations from the company’s 10 largest clients.
Hands-on
Use it when you were involved in the day-to-day work.
Example resume bullet
Hands-on manager who covered front-desk shifts during peak season.
Reported to
Use it when you worked under a senior person.
Example resume bullet
Reported to the CFO, preparing board-level financial summaries.
Partnered with
Use it when you worked alongside someone senior or external.
Example resume bullet
Partnered with the VP of Sales to redesign the commission plan.
First-hand
Use it when you describe experience you gained yourself.
Example resume bullet
First-hand experience running product demos for enterprise buyers.
Tips for using these words
- Start each bullet with a strong verb, then add the result, ideally with a number.
- Match words to the job description where they are true for you, so both recruiters and screening software see the fit.
- Avoid repeating the same word in several bullets; vary your language across your resume.
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