What are some examples of generic phrases I should replace?

Phrases that anyone could write without evidence. They often come from samples and old templates, and they rarely persuade a reader.

Common generic phrases:

• "Hard-working and dedicated professional"
• "Excellent communication skills"
• "Team player who can also work independently"
• "Responsible for various tasks"
• "Results-driven", "dynamic", "go-getter"
• "Duties included..."

What to write instead:

• "Excellent communication skills" becomes "Presented monthly sales results to 3 regional managers."
• "Responsible for various tasks" becomes the actual tasks: "Processed returns, managed stock counts and trained new cashiers."
• "Results-driven" becomes an actual result: "Exceeded quarterly sales target four times in 2025."

If you keep a general quality, back it up with an example in the same line or the next one. A good test: if a line would fit on a thousand other resumes unchanged, rewrite it.