Another Word for “reflect” on a Resume
“Reflects” often appears in summaries (“experience that reflects…”). State the quality directly, then show evidence for it.
Alternatives: demonstrate, show, illustrate, represent, mirror.
Demonstrate
Use it when you show a skill through results.
Example resume bullet
Demonstrated leadership by training 6 new analysts in their first quarter.
Show
Use it when you want a simple, direct word.
Example resume bullet
Sales results show consistent growth: 110%+ of quota for 3 years.
Illustrate
Use it when you give an example that proves a point.
Example resume bullet
Projects illustrate a focus on cost control, saving $200K in 2025.
Represent
Use it when you stood for a team or company.
Example resume bullet
Represented the company at 4 industry conferences.
Mirror
Use it when one thing matches another.
Example resume bullet
Designed training that mirrored real customer calls.
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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