Another Word for “strengthen” on a Resume
Say what you strengthened and how much it improved.
Alternatives: improved, reinforced, enhanced, boosted, fortified.
Improved
Use it when you made something better.
Example resume bullet
Improved data accuracy from 88% to 99% with new validation rules.
Reinforced
Use it when you supported an existing strength.
Example resume bullet
Reinforced safety practices through monthly toolbox talks.
Enhanced
Use it when you added quality or features.
Example resume bullet
Enhanced the customer portal with self-service billing.
Boosted
Use it when a number went up.
Example resume bullet
Boosted email open rates by 22% with personalized subject lines.
Fortified
Use it when you made something more secure.
Example resume bullet
Fortified network security by rolling out multi-factor authentication.
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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