LinkedIn can be a integral part of getting noticed for potential new job opportunities.  So how do you stand out among the crowd? Using the right words it just as important as leaving out the mundane and unnecessary words.  The article, “Quit Using These 10 Words to Describe Yourself on LinkedIn,” by Jeff Haden lists out the most overused words that can be easily removed from your profile.  They are…
1. Responsible
2. Strategic
3. Creative
4. Effective
5. Patient
6. Expert
7. Organizational
8. Driven
9.Innovative
10. Analytical
All of these words are better left off of your LinkedIn profile in exchange for explanation.  Visit the article for ways you can describe these attributes without these overused phrases.