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Another word for Worked

16 synonyms for "worked" on a resume, grouped by what you actually mean, with a before-and-after bullet for each and the ones to avoid.

16 synonyms, and when to use each

"Worked" tells the reader you had the job, which the job title above the bullet already said. The word that follows it usually points to the replacement: "worked on" a project becomes delivered or executed, "worked with" people becomes collaborated or liaised, "worked with" a tool becomes used or configured, and worked shifts become staffed or covered.

When you worked on a project: synonyms for worked

  • Delivered

    Something finished and handed over; say what and when.

  • Executed

    Carried out a plan, campaign or program someone approved.

  • Produced

    Drawings, reports, content or goods; add volume or quality.

  • Handled

    Took a defined piece of work off someone's plate; add the volume.

What people write

Worked on a hospital extension project.

What gets read

Delivered the MEP coordination drawings for a 120-bed hospital extension, clearing 400+ clashes before steel went up.

When you worked with other people or teams: synonyms for worked

  • Collaborated

    Peers or other teams; name them.

  • Partnered

    An equal relationship with a client, vendor or other department.

  • Liaised

    You were the link between two groups; say which.

  • Coordinated

    You kept several people's work in step.

What people write

Worked with suppliers to fix late deliveries.

What gets read

Liaised with 14 fabric suppliers in Vietnam and Portugal on late shipments; on-time delivery rose from 72% to 93% in a year.

When you worked with a tool, system or machine: synonyms for worked

  • Used

    Plain and honest; fine when the tool's name is the keyword.

  • Operated

    Machinery, vehicles and equipment; add certifications.

  • Configured

    You set it up or changed its settings, not only used it.

  • Programmed

    CNC, PLCs, software; implies technical skill.

What people write

Worked with CNC machines.

What gets read

Programmed five-axis CNC mills for aerospace brackets, holding ±0.01 mm tolerances at a 98% first-pass yield.

When you worked shifts or covered a post: synonyms for worked

  • Staffed

    A desk, line or unit you kept running on your shift.

  • Covered

    Shifts, territories or absences; shows reliability.

  • Served

    Customer-facing work in hospitality, retail and public service.

  • Ran

    You were in charge of the shift, station or counter.

What people write

Worked night shifts at the 911 dispatch center.

What gets read

Staffed overnight shifts at a county 911 center, dispatching fire and EMS units to 80–120 calls a shift.

Leave these in the thesaurus

"Toiled", "labored" and "slaved" are the thesaurus's idea of work; on a resume they describe how hard it was, not what came of it.

The one thing to remember

If a bullet starts with "Worked as", delete it; the job title already says that, and the space is better spent on a result.

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