explain – to give details or reasons. Explain is a resume writing power word that shows the candidate’s ability to provide reasons for his or her actions or thoughts.
explained, explaining
noun form: explanation
Resume Writing Formula:
idea/theory/argument + explanation = results/success
What to explain – reasons, intention, argument, statement, comment, action, report.
Resume Writing Examples:
During the debate, I carefully explained my reasons for wanting to use stem cell research.
Conclusion: This candidate stands behind his or her claims.
My biggest challenge as a teacher was to explain to non-English speaking children how to play games and follow rules.
Conclusion: This candidate is able to communicate well without speaking.
As a referee, I started each game by explaining the rules and regulations.
Conclusion: This candidate is able to provide necessary information.
As a school counselor, I discussed with parents the possible explanations for why children were behaving badly.
Conclusion: This candidate is able to analyze all of the possibilities for a given scenario.
As my plan required the use of company funds, I had to explain the benefits of the plan to the Board of Directors to get approval.
Conclusion: This candidate is committed to achieving his or her objectives.
Synonyms: account for, clarify, construe, decipher, defend, define, describe, elucidate, enlighten, explicate, expound, illustrate, interpret, justify, rationalize, teach, tell
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