Another Word for “improve” on a Resume
“Improved” is fine once, but it tells the reader nothing about how. Use a verb that shows the kind of improvement, then give the number.
Alternatives: increased, enhanced, optimized, upgraded, revitalized.
Increased
Use it when a number went up.
Example resume bullet
Increased repeat purchases by 18% with a post-sale email series.
Enhanced
Use it when you made something better in quality.
Example resume bullet
Enhanced the onboarding guide, raising new-hire satisfaction scores to 4.7/5.
Optimized
Use it when you made a process faster or cheaper.
Example resume bullet
Optimized delivery routes, saving 120 driver hours a month.
Upgraded
Use it when you replaced something with a better version.
Example resume bullet
Upgraded the help desk tool, cutting average response time from 9 to 3 hours.
Revitalized
Use it when you brought something struggling back to life.
Example resume bullet
Revitalized a dormant newsletter, growing subscribers from 2,000 to 11,000.
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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