The Power Word Collaborate for Resumes

Collaborate – to work together.
collaborated, collaborating
Noun form: collaboration

Collaborate is a resume writing power word that can be utilized to show:

• The ability to work in groups or teams
• The ability to lead a group or team
• Effective communication techniques

What to collaborate – project, study, work, plan, mission, job, assignment, task.

How to Use:
Use collaborate to show your ability to work on a team.
Use collaborate to demonstrate your leadership skills while working with others.
Use collaborate to emphasize your ability to speak clearly with other team members.

Resume Writing Examples Using Collaborate:

Example that Shows Teamwork Skills

Our research group collaborated with another group to launch a groundbreaking study on nicotine addiction among teenagers.

Conclusion: This candidate works with others to achieve higher goals.

Example that Demonstrates Leadership Skills

As mayor, I collaborated with politicians from the opposing party to pass a bill that increases the penalty for child abusers.

Conclusion: This candidate demonstrates leadership by his or her ability to recognize the need to work with others who have different viewpoints.

Example that Shows Communication Skills

To spend less money on advertising, I suggested that our company collaborate with another company on a joint television commercial.

Conclusion: This candidate effectively communicates his or her thoughts.

Synonyms: affiliate, aid, ally, amalgamate, assist, associate, blend, coalesce, combine, connect, cooperate, fuse, help, join, link, merge, participate, partner, team up, unite

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