LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 85 million members worldwide, has revealed the top 10 most commonly used words and phrases in professional profiles for members based in the UK. These are:
1. Motivated
2. Extensive Experience
3. Innovative
4. Proven Track Record
5. Dynamic
6. Team Player
7. Proactive
8. Entrepreneurial
9. Skill Set
10. Problem Solver
DJ Patil, LinkedIn's Chief Data Scientist, says: "We have the opportunity to uncover interesting workplace trends given the high volume of people with profiles on LinkedIn. In this case, we wanted to reveal insights that help professionals make better choices about how to position themselves online whether they are looking for a job or not."
Katie Ledger, BrandYou Board member and author of ´And what do you do? 10 steps to creating a portfolio career´, says the Christmas period is the perfect time to give your profile a makeover.
"Phrases like 'extensive experience' and 'proven track record' can appear empty to a potential employer and may do more harm than good when you include them in your profile or resume. If you're using any of these ten terms, wipe them out.
"Instead, note that you have eight to ten years of experience or that you increased sales by 300 percent. Include meaningful phrases that apply specifically to highlights you've achieved in your career. Remember, potential employers and collaborators care more about what you have actually done than what may appear on your business card."
