LinkedIn released a list of the most overused words and phrases in member profiles for 2013.

For Singapore LinkedIn profiles, these are the most used words:

1. Responsible

2. Strategic

3. Effective

4. Creative

5. Analytical

6. Dynamic

7. Expert

8. Driven

9. Innovative

10. Competitive

This is the fourth year that LinkedIn has released its annual list of overused buzzwords.

“Building your professional brand is an important step to being successful in the workforce,” said Nicole Williams, LinkedIn’s career expert. “But if you sound like everyone else, you won’t stand out from other professionals vying for opportunities. Differentiate yourself by uniquely describing what you have accomplished in your career and back it up with concrete examples of your work by adding photos, videos and presentations to your profile that demonstrate your best work. Providing concrete examples to demonstrate how you are responsible or strategic is always better than just simply using the words.”