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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 3 MIN

Weak Verbs Weaken Your Resume, Making You Sound Less Capable

from A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach · host Phil Svitek

The way you write shapes how people perceive your competence, confidence, and clarity.And one of the biggest mistakes people make—especially on resumes, presentations, introductions, and professional communication—is relying on weak verbs.Words like “helped,” “assisted,” “supported,” or “worked on” often dilute your actual contributions and make you sound passive, uncertain, or unclear… even when you did meaningful work.I highlight why specificity matters and how stronger, clearer language helps people better understand your value, responsibilities, and capabilities.The goal isn’t to sound impressive for the sake of it. It’s to communicate clearly and accurately so people understand what you actually did and what you’re capable of doing.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers.📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content?Join me on: Patreon – http://patreon.com/philsvitek Substack – http://philsvitek.substack.com🎬 My Films The Love Market – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket Finding Love in Bogotá – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip The Arbiters – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters📚 My Books Elan, Elan – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan Master Mental Fortitude – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude In Search of Sunrise – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams

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