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Appendix B – Action
Verbs
In preparing the position
summary and descr5ing the essential and marginal functions of a position,
you are asked to use
Uaction
verbsU.
Since every function of a job should be a description of something an
employee does, it makes sense to lead with a word that describes that
action. An action verb is a word that conveys actions or behaviors, and
reflects the type of performance that is to occur. Action verbs reflect
behaviors that are measurable, observable, verifiable, and reliable.
While by no means a comprehensive list, the following table lists some
action verbs that are frequently seen in position descriptions that may help
you get started:
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Action Verbs That
Describe: |
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Creativity |
Research |
Administration |
Communication |
Control |
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Compose |
Collect |
Administer |
Communicate |
Allocate |
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Create |
Conduct |
Approve |
Demonstrate |
Assign |
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Design |
Critique |
Classify |
Edit |
Audit |
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Devise |
Diagnose |
Coordinate |
Inform |
Commit |
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Develop |
Experiment |
Delegate |
Inquire |
Conserve |
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Estimate |
Explore |
Establish |
Interview |
Ensure |
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Forecast |
Formulate |
Manage |
Mail |
Evaluate |
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Model |
Gather |
Plan |
Notify |
Guarantee |
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Originate |
Investigate |
Record |
Persuade |
Regulate |
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Project |
Research |
Review |
Publish |
Restrict |
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Schedule |
Test |
Supervise |
Write |
Verify |
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Action Verbs That
Describe: |
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Helping |
Physical Demands |
Data Skills |
Evaluation |
Leadership |
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Advocate |
Ascend |
Assess |
Appraise |
Approve |
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Assist |
Build |
Balance |
Analyze |
Chair |
|
Coach |
Carry |
Budget |
Compare |
Head |
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Collaborate |
Drive |
Calculate |
Detect |
Hire |
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Encourage |
Install |
Debug |
Examine |
Lead |
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Explain |
Measure |
Forecast |
Evaluate |
Motivate |
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Guide |
Move |
Predict |
Inspect |
Organize |
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Instruct |
Observe |
Program |
Interpret |
Oversee |
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Mentor |
Operate |
Project |
Solve |
Prepare |
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Serve |
Positions |
Qualify |
Study |
Review |
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Show |
Repair |
Reconcile |
Summarize |
Schedule |
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Train |
Transport |
Reduce |
Survey |
Standardize |
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