Another Word for “worked” on a Resume
“Worked on” or “worked with” is vague. Replace it with a verb that shows your role.
Alternatives: built, collaborated, managed, supported, contributed to.
Built
Use it when you created something.
Example resume bullet
Built a customer onboarding portal used by 3,000 clients.
Collaborated
Use it when it was a team effort.
Example resume bullet
Collaborated with designers on a mobile app redesign.
Managed
Use it when you were responsible.
Example resume bullet
Managed payroll for 120 employees.
Supported
Use it when you helped others achieve something.
Example resume bullet
Supported the finance team through a system migration.
Contributed to
Use it when you played part of a bigger effort.
Example resume bullet
Contributed to a product launch that grew revenue 20%.
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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