Resume synonyms
Synonyms for "Improved" on a resume
"Improved" without a number is meaningless. If you can't attach a percentage or before/after, replace the verb with something more concrete about what you changed.
When to actually use "improved"
Only when you're pairing it with a measurable delta. Otherwise use a change verb.
ATS-friendly alternatives
Optimized
You tuned a system for a specific metric.
Streamlined
You removed steps or friction from a process.
Overhauled
You rebuilt something substantially from the ground up.
Refined
You made targeted improvements to an existing version.
Elevated
You raised quality or standards noticeably.
Enhanced
You added capability to something that already worked.
Modernized
You migrated legacy tech, process, or brand into the current era.
Consolidated
You merged duplicated systems or workflows.
Automated
You replaced manual work with a repeatable system.
Reduced
You cut cost, time, or defects.
Before & after bullets
— Improved the checkout flow.
+ Streamlined the checkout flow from 5 steps to 2, lifting conversion 18% and adding $340K in monthly revenue.
— Improved team performance.
+ Overhauled sprint rituals and code-review SLAs, cutting cycle time from 9 to 4 days.
Avoid these phrasings
These weaken the bullet and can hurt your ATS score:
- "Made better"
- "Fixed up"
- "Worked on improving"
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