Another Word for “such as” on a Resume
Resumes need to be concise, and “such as” can make bullets long. Use a shorter connector, or list the items directly.
Alternatives: including, like, for example, notably, such as → a colon.
Including
Use it when you list some of several items.
Example resume bullet
Managed accounts including Target, Kroger and Walgreens.
Like
Use it when you want a shorter, less formal phrase.
Example resume bullet
Trained staff on tools like Slack, Asana and Zoom.
For example
Use it when you give one specific case.
Example resume bullet
Cut costs across suppliers; for example, renegotiated freight rates by 12%.
Notably
Use it when you point to the most impressive item.
Example resume bullet
Led 10 product launches, notably the company’s top-selling app.
Such as → a colon
Use it when you can list items after a colon instead.
Example resume bullet
Skills: SQL, Python, Tableau and Excel.
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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