Always use active language in your job search, regardless of whether you are writing cover letters, constructing resumes, or speaking in an interview. Active language helps the interviewer associate your responses with direct actions instead of hypothetical possibilities.

For example, using the phrase “I will” in place of “I would” will allow an employer to see that your next step will be to act on your idea. This minor change in the way you write and speak can make a major difference in the overall impression that you make.

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