Another Word for “emphasizing” on a Resume
“Emphasizing” usually appears in summaries (“emphasizing customer care”). Use a word that shows what you focused on and why it mattered.
Alternatives: focusing on, prioritizing, highlighting, championing, stressing.
Focusing on
Use it when you describe where you put your attention.
Example resume bullet
Account manager focusing on retention, with a 94% renewal rate.
Prioritizing
Use it when you chose one goal over others.
Example resume bullet
Prioritized high-value accounts, growing their revenue by 22%.
Highlighting
Use it when you drew attention to something for others.
Example resume bullet
Highlighted cost overruns in monthly reports, saving $80K.
Championing
Use it when you actively promoted an idea or practice.
Example resume bullet
Championed accessibility standards across 5 product teams.
Stressing
Use it when you repeatedly made a point in training or communication.
Example resume bullet
Stressed safety procedures in weekly briefings, cutting incidents by 40%.
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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