Words to Describe...: Words to Describe Yourself on a Resume

I’ve been lucky enough now in my life to meet all sorts of extraordinary and accomplished people—world leaders, inventors, musicians, astronauts, athletes, professors, entrepreneurs, artists and writers, pioneering doctors and researchers. Becoming

The girls he’d grown up with in Shaker—and the boys, too, for that matter—seemed so purposeful: they were so ambitious; they were so confident; they were so certain about everything. Little Fires Everywhere

Emilia was an attentive assistant, anticipating both my needs and his. Salt to the Sea

But my first job was as a translator, because I’m bilingual in English and French. Washington Post (Jul 2, 2015)

Both of them looked strong, capable, ruthless, and proud. The Amber Spyglass

There was always another battle, another struggle to prove that Alex was as smart, as competent, as likely to succeed. The Dead and the Gone

Because he thought of himself as careful and conscientious, he spent considerable time looking for his assistants. The Haunting of Hill House

“I am pleased to say that they are surpassing all expectations. Three more studious and dedicated pupils would be difficult to imagine.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling

Mr. Esposito, detail-oriented and dependable, became an invaluable assistant, organizing Presley’s daily life, acting as his personal alarm clock and reading lines back and forth on film sets. New York Times (Nov 28, 2016)

She was determined to learn the book so well that she would be able to read it aloud to Charlie someday. Lyddie

He was known as a diligent worker, and his skill and leadership qualities were plain to all his subordinates. The Martian

“Sometimes it’s better to be diplomatic and not share everything.” New York Times (Jul 9, 2010)

Suddenly Percy understood what an effective speaker Octavian was. The Son of Neptune

Olivia is one of those strong, efficient people who’ll be the CEO of some big company after she gets her MBA. A Heart in a Body in the World

Pa is always quiet and even seems enthusiastic about the work—a trait which proves to the chief that Pa is an uncorrupted man. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

At the outset, Charlotte leaves her home for Sanditon, a fishing village that the entrepreneurial Parker family wants to transform into a resort town. New York Times (Jan 12, 2020)

Sissy, who was an expert seamstress, made Francie’s simple white muslin dress. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

It’s not difficult to read, since Mizumura is a fluent and entertaining writer. New York Times (Mar 2, 2021)

He was, for example, gregarious and intensely social. The Tipping Point

She was a quiet, gentle, and good person, organized and industrious. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

He was knowledgeable about guerrilla warfare and helped fill many gaps in my knowledge. Long Walk to Freedom

My mom is meticulous and extravagant in her record keeping. Everything, Everything

They were motivated, and even the slackers began working hard. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference

He’s a multilingual guide, but English doesn’t happen to be one of his five languages. Washington Post (Mar 1, 2018)

Wits opened a new world to me, a world of ideas and political beliefs and debates, a world where people were passionate about politics. Long Walk to Freedom

The professional wildlife biologist on the scene is certainly best qualified to discover and interpret wildlife loss. Silent Spring

A punctilious perfectionist, Brady was able to hold his entire team captive to his habits. Washington Post (Feb 8, 2021)

Confident that he was clever, resourceful, and bold enough to escape any predicament, he was almost incapable of discouragement. Unbroken

As a seasoned test pilot, Glenn knew that the only way to remove all danger from the mission was to never leave Earth. Hidden Figures

I am well versed in the theories of Locke and Hobbes on human nature and government, so I set to teaching my daughter some of the basics of Enlightenment thought. New York Times (Feb 3, 2013)