found – to establish. Found is a resume writing power word that portrays about the candidate’s desire to take on new tasks.
founded, founding
noun form: foundation

Resume Writing Formula:
action/skills/knowledge + foundation = results/success

What to found – institution, school, organization, newspaper, magazine, university, college, theory.

Resume Writing Examples:

Although first attempt to found an art school for children was a failure, perseverance won out.

Conclusion: This candidate is persistent and learns from previous failures.

In 2001, founded a newspaper that became one of the most widely read publications in Boston.

Conclusion: This candidate takes on large projects and thrives.

Founding the first magazine for African-Americans in my city challenged me to face racism in a new way.

Conclusion: This candidate can handle difficult social situations and can overcome hardships.

As a volunteer for the Save the Children foundation, made telephone calls and asked people for donations.

Conclusion: This candidate knows how make requests in a respectful way.

Synonyms: begin, commence, constitute, construct, create, erect, form, initiate, institute, launch, organize, originate, set up, settle, start

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