Investopedia -- Whether you’re out of a job as part of the recession’s layoffs, everyone is taking a closer look at their resumes. Does it reflect your accomplishments and show your career progression - or hide the lack thereof? If you’ve been working with an older resume, take a closer look at your language: how many clichés do you have in there? Here are 10 phrases you should ban from your resume, and new, fresh ways to showcase your skills to put your resume at the top of the applicant pile. (For related reading, check out 7 Things You Should Say In An Interview.)