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'Results orientated', 'fast paced' and 'extensive experience' are among the ten most overused buzzwords by American professionals, according to a survey of its members' profiles by LinkedIn.

The world's largest professional network, with more than 85 million members, also advised that members are 12 times more likely to be viewed for potential opportunities if they have more than one position listed on their profile.

But the overuse of buzzwords in profiles may act as a deterrent to potential employers, who could view them as empty statements rather than meaningful and relevant phrases, it warned.

The top ten overused terms by professionals in America are:

• Extensive experience
• Innovative
• Motivated
• Results-orientated
• Dynamic
• Proven track record
• Team player
• Fast paced
• Problem solver
• Entrepreneurial

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