Another Word for “performed” on a Resume
“Performed” is a weak verb that says little about the task. Use a verb that describes the actual work.
Alternatives: conducted, executed, carried out, completed, administered.
Conducted
Use it when you ran an activity such as audits or research.
Example resume bullet
Conducted monthly safety inspections across three sites.
Executed
Use it when you carried out a plan.
Example resume bullet
Executed a marketing campaign that generated 1,200 leads.
Carried out
Use it when plain language fits.
Example resume bullet
Carried out equipment maintenance, reducing downtime by 25%.
Completed
Use it when you finished defined tasks.
Example resume bullet
Completed 40+ tax returns each week during peak season.
Administered
Use it when you delivered care, tests or programs.
Example resume bullet
Administered medications to up to 12 patients per shift.
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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