6 Stronger Synonyms for “Strong” on a Resume
"Strong" is a filler intensifier on resumes. "Strong communication skills" and "strong leadership" say nothing specific. Show the skill through a result instead.
Synonyms with Resume Examples
Each alternative below includes a real resume bullet point so you can see it in context.
1. Exceptional
“Exceptional presentation skills demonstrated through 15 client-facing workshops that closed $1.2M in deals”
2. Proven
“Proven leadership capabilities, managing 3 teams totaling 25 people across 2 time zones”
3. Outstanding
“Outstanding analytical skills, building financial models that informed $10M in capital allocation decisions”
4. Robust
“Brought robust technical expertise to the role, resolving 3 architectural issues that had blocked progress for months”
5. Demonstrated
“Demonstrated project management skills by delivering 12 consecutive projects on time and within budget”
6. Distinguished
“Distinguished track record in customer retention, maintaining 95%+ renewal rates across 50 enterprise accounts”
Delete "strong" and replace with evidence: "Strong communicator" becomes "Presented to 200-person all-hands meetings" or "Wrote the company's investor communications."