Most people want to stand out from the crowd when submitting their resume which is understandable. What baffles me is why one would use common phrases that don’t actually tell a recruiter specifics. For example, stating you are an “agent of change” when applying to a high impact nonprofit without backing it up with proof is not going to impress even if the wording sounds catchy. I encourage you to check out this post, 10 phrases that could Kill your resume, from the website, Interns over 40 for other phrases to avoid.