Resume power verbs
Another word for "accomplished" on a resume
"Accomplished" is a self-praising adjective that asks the recruiter to accept a verdict you have made about yourself. Calling yourself accomplished is far less convincing than showing the accomplishments that earn the label. A sharper synonym can soften the self-praise, but the strongest move is to lead with the result and let the reader conclude you are accomplished.
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Choosing "accomplished" precisely
"Accomplished" is an evaluation, not evidence — and self-evaluations carry little weight with recruiters who see them on every senior resume. The word also eats space that a concrete achievement could fill. Naming the proof — an award, a record figure, a flagship project — does the persuading for you. When you do need a descriptor, a precise synonym like "proven" or "seasoned" reads more credibly than the blanket "accomplished."
20 stronger words for "accomplished"
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Accomplished marketing professional with a record of success.
AfterGrew organic traffic from 40K to 310K monthly sessions in 18 months, cutting paid-acquisition spend 22%.
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Accomplished sales leader.
AfterBuilt and led a 12-rep team to 134% of annual target two years running, the top region of eight.
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Accomplished engineer with diverse experience.
AfterShipped 3 flagship features used by 2M+ monthly users and reduced p95 latency 60% across the core API.
Frequently asked questions
Is "accomplished" good for a resume?
It is a self-applied verdict that recruiters discount, especially on senior resumes where everyone uses it. The label means little without the achievements behind it. Leading with a concrete result makes the same point and lets the reader reach the conclusion themselves.
What can I say instead of "accomplished" on a resume?
Proven or seasoned for demonstrated depth, decorated or award-winning when you have honors to name, results-driven or high-performing to point at outcomes. Best of all, replace the adjective with the specific accomplishment it refers to.
Can a free tool flag self-praising words like "accomplished"?
Yes — atsgrader.com flags overused buzzwords and checks keyword alignment against the job description right in your browser, so your resume is never uploaded.