Modernize Your Resume Wording: Replace 20 Dated Phrases Without Sounding Like a Bot
“Modernize” is less about fancy words and more about swapping old signals (self-praise, responsibility-only) for evidence. Use the 20-phrase replacement table to update Summary and bullets without sounding robotic. Run a 6-second self-check: If a line could fit any job, it is probably dated wording. The Real Problem With “Old-Sounding” Resume Language I can usually