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Skip the corporate blah-blah, drop results that actually work
Hello HR Pros,💛
We all know the irony — as HR professionals, we preach clarity and communication, yet our own resumes can read like they were written for a compliance manual. Too much internal shorthand and tired buzzwords can make even the most impressive experience feel vague.
If you want your next HR role, it’s time to swap out the jargon for language that shows measurable impact.
🔮5 HR Resume Jargon Phrases to Skip (and What to Say Instead)

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