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A strong opening line and what to emphasize, by role

Twenty-two common roles, each with a specific opening line to model your own on and what to prioritize for that field — pick your role below.

Office & business

Administrative Assistant Opening line & what to emphasize → Receptionist Opening line & what to emphasize → HR Manager Opening line & what to emphasize → Project Manager Opening line & what to emphasize → Customer Service Representative Opening line & what to emphasize → Accountant Opening line & what to emphasize →

Sales, marketing & creative

Sales Executive Opening line & what to emphasize → Marketing Manager Opening line & what to emphasize → Retail Sales Associate Opening line & what to emphasize → Graphic Designer Opening line & what to emphasize →

Tech & data

Software Engineer Opening line & what to emphasize → Data Analyst Opening line & what to emphasize → IT Support Technician Opening line & what to emphasize →

Healthcare & care

Registered Nurse Opening line & what to emphasize → Care Assistant Opening line & what to emphasize → Social Worker Opening line & what to emphasize →

Education

Teacher Opening line & what to emphasize → Teaching Assistant Opening line & what to emphasize →

Trades, logistics & hospitality

Electrician Opening line & what to emphasize → Warehouse Operative Opening line & what to emphasize → Delivery Driver Opening line & what to emphasize → Chef Opening line & what to emphasize →

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