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AN ANALYSIS of LinkedIn profiles has found that the most overused word by professionals based in Ireland is ‘motivated’.
LinkedIn is a social network designed for professionals and used by more than 135 million people worldwide. It primarily contains details of a person’s professional skills and achievements.
It’s 2011 analysis of user profiles found that globally the most overused buzzword is ‘creative’ which is also the top word used in profiles in the US, Australia, UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.
Here in Ireland professionals appear to be over-partial to the word ‘motivated’ which is the most used. The top ten overused words on Irish profiles in 2011 are:
The social network’s Connection Director and the author of ‘Girl on Top’ Nicole Williams said that users of LinkedIn should avoid such words so as to make their profile stand out.
“You should aim to banish buzzwords from your profile and resume. Use language that illustrates your unique professional accomplishments and experiences.
“Give concrete examples of results you’ve achieved whenever possible and reference attributes that are specific to you,” she said.
Nor should you describe yourself as a guru, ninja or rockstar…
So are you saying that the following description would not do me justice?
‘I see myself as a highly motivated person whose proven track record shows me to be creative, effective and also innovative. I have extensive experience in a wide range of communication skills. I am also seen as being effective at problem solving. My ambition is to extend into the multinational arena.’
motivated
What about “winning” ;-)
What about warrior?
Or “Make love like a gladiator”?
I thought Suppose would be up there
Well at least they’re not wasting money on gathering pointless information…… er..
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