Another Word for “highlighting” on a Resume
“Highlighting” works in a cover letter but is weak on a resume. Show what you brought to people’s attention and the result.
Alternatives: showcasing, spotlighting, flagging, underscoring, featuring.
Showcasing
Use it when you presented work publicly.
Example resume bullet
Showcased the new product line at 3 trade shows, generating 250 leads.
Spotlighting
Use it when you drew attention to people or results.
Example resume bullet
Spotlighted top performers in a monthly newsletter read by 600 staff.
Flagging
Use it when you raised a risk or problem early.
Example resume bullet
Flagged a supplier compliance gap before the annual audit.
Underscoring
Use it when you reinforced a key point.
Example resume bullet
Underscored data quality issues in a report that led to a CRM clean-up.
Featuring
Use it when something appeared in a publication or campaign.
Example resume bullet
Featured customer stories in 12 case studies used by the sales team.
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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