When it comes to looking for a job, what you don't say can be just as important as what you do say. Here are nine phrases and words to leave off your resume.

Try simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment and confidence — all the qualities you need to succeed in today's tight job market, according to Brad Hoover, CEO of Grammarly. While try is the most dangerous word that an employee or job seeker can use in the workplace, there are certainly other danger words that also indicate negativity, uncertainty or controversy at work and can also doom your chances of getting (or keeping) a job.

 
Don't use common buzzwords such as innovative, team player and results-oriented. These and others are so overused that they're now seen as clichés and have lost their impact altogether veuve clicquot.
Rather, list specific accomplishments. Instead of saying you have extensive experience in sales, note that you've worked in sales for 10 years, hit your quota the last 12 quarters and note specific deals you've closed. "As a hiring manager I want real details of past jobs, such as how many people you supervised or specific ways you helped increase profitability," says Darnell Clarke, author of Employmentology: A Practical Systematic Methodology of Finding Employment by a Hiring Manger.

When it comes to developing a strong resume, there are many words and phrases which shouldn’t be included in this professional document. One of the most outdated happens to be the phrase: "references available by request," according to Heather Huhman, founder and president of Come Recommended property agent hk.
You’re not doing yourself a favor by wasting precious space on your resume to include a phrase that is clearly understood by hiring managers and recruiters. If a hiring manager is interested in contacting your references, they will request the information from you.

"Oftentimes I will see candidates that still have their high school work experience on their resume. This is a huge mistake since it looks like the candidate is reaching for items to include on their resume," says Patrice Rice, CEO and founder of Patrice & Associates. Instead, include any recent projects that challenged you and include a similar skill set for the position for which you are applying orders flowers.

Candidates should never put an objective on their resume, says Stefanie Carrabba, senior consultant at Eliassen Group. Their objective is to get the job. "It has been my experience that hiring managers simply do not care about a job seeker's objective," she says. "What they want to see are your skills and experience."