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Vocab/Verb Bags

Use the words below to apply them to your CV/Resume, your Artist bio and other applications etc. when applying for jobs or opportunities.

Analytical/Critical Thinking:

These verbs are great for you to show you as an analytical and critical thinker. Instead of repeating their words for when applying for an opportunity, it is useful to use synonyms (different words that mean the same thing) to show your meticulous and calculating skills you possess and how you apply them on a daily basis or towards certain projects. They are particularly useful if you work in industries or are applying to work on projects that require complex analytical thinking.

Astute    Intelligent    Inquisitive   Analytical    Critical thinker    Perceptive

Complex strategist    Calculating    Logical    Practical    Complex    Methodical

Shrewd    Discerning    Meticulous    Strategic    Insightful    Objective

Thoughtful

Creativity & Innovation:

Demonstrating that you are a creative innovator has never been easier with this Verb bag to help you show future collaborators, clients, buyers or organisations what your professional experience offers them.

Cutting-edge    Ingenious    Robust    Eloquent    Innovative    Sophisticated

First-class   Novel    Unique    Groundbreaking    Progressive    Unprecedented

Imaginative    Inventive   Revolutionary    World-class    Original    Productive

Effectiveness:

These verbs can help those you want to work with see how effective you are when you apply your skills and expertise. If you use these words, they will help to show how your skills are more impressive.

Accomplished    Active   Compelling    Competent    Direct    Forceful    Powerful

Practical    Fluent    Significant    Adept    Ideal    Smooth    Advanced

Industrious    Skilled    Competent    Influential    Skillful    Constructive    Instrumental

Strong    Cost-effective    Productive    Economical    Proficient

Qualified    Expert    Profitable    Quality    Effective

Hard-working and Motivated:

Do you work tirelessly through the night to complete a key project because you care? Emphasise this desirable personal trait with the list of key professional skills and vocabulary to use in your artist bio below:

Enterprising   Attentive    Focused    Motivated    Tireless

Studious    Thorough    Concerted    Driven    Persistent    Vigorous

Versatility:

These are great words for those of you who work in fast-paced environments. Use these words to show that you are the master of multitasking.

Adaptable    Countless    Flexible    Agile

Multifaceted    Capable    Diverse    Deep

Resourceful    Comprehensive    Extensive   Vast

Versatile   Functional    Gifted    Talented

Organisation and Methodical:

Organizational skills are needed for anyone in assistant or managerial positions. These words will help you describe your expertise in accomplishing tasks in an orderly and practical manner.

Businesslike    Methodical    Step-by-step    Controlled    Orderly    Structured

Detailed    Precise    Systematic    Detail-oriented    Smooth    Timely

Meticulous    Scrupulous    Efficient   Disciplined

Reliability:

Being dependable is key to certain job roles but we have a little leeway in the arts industry to be a bit more flexible, still, it’s important we show we understand the importance of being reliable and as a ND we are often excellent at hyper-focusing and getting the work done to a high level. It’s important that we acknowledge we might need a break or short breaks after each burst of energy.

Accurate   Exact    Professional    Consistent    Fastidious    Punctual    Dependable    Honest

Resilient   Diligent    Impartial    Steadfast    Disciplined    Loyal    Sustainable

Teamwork & Communication:

Ultimately, this can be difficult for Neurodivergents so showing how you can communicate and work as part of a team can be an important skill to emphasise. You might not do it in the same way as a neurotypical artist, but you might display certain traits or skills that emphasise the characteristics they are still after. You can also show how your neurodivergent communication and teamwork skills can also show how effective you will be when running projects etc.

Articulate    Conscientious    Persuasive    Calm    Cooperative    Pleasant

Charming    Cordial    Positive    Cheerful    Courteous    Respectful

Clear    Diplomatic    Team-minded

Interested – use another word to show you are interested or fascinated by something.

1. Showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest.

Similar     Attentive    Intent    Focused   Absorbed    Engrossed     Fascinated    Riveted   Gripped     Captivated     Rapt    Agog    Intrigued   Inquiring    Inquisitive    Curious    Burning with curiosity

2. Having an interest or involvement; not impartial

Concerned    Involved    Implicated    Affected    Connected    Related