guide – to direct or steer.
guided, guiding
noun form: guidance
Guide is a resume writing power word that describes how a candidate:
- uses a position of authority to help others
- teaches, mentors, or develops others
- steers projects, companies, or behaviors in the right direction
Resume Writing Formula:
movement/behavior/action + guidance = results/success
What to guide – group, people, company, animal, machine, behavior, question, development.
How to Use:
Use guide to communicate your role as a teacher or mentor.
Use guide to indicate things you have steered or directed, to positive benefit.
Resume Writing Examples:
Examples that Show Leadership Ability
At each executive team meeting, provided guiding questions to help team focus on important issues and information.
Conclusion: This candidate can successfully lead a team in resolving issues.
Guided the marketing teams branding efforts, leading to an increase of market share over the course of the year.
Conclusion: This candidate can steer a team towards successful methods.
As the youngest employee, guided my co-workers into the 21st century by updating the technology and putting all of our records online.
Conclusion: This candidate can take the initiative to provide valuable skills and lead others.
As a fashion industry consultant, guided the pre-launch stages of product roll-out at Ambercrombie and Fitch, lending my expertise and ensuring successful launches.
Conclusion: This candidate is knowledgeable about his or her industry and can help others achieve success.
Synonyms: accompany, advise, channel, command, conduct, counsel, govern, influence, lead, manage, monitor, oversee, regulate, show, steer, supervise, usher
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