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Another word for “collaborated” on a resume: 24 synonyms

“Collaborated” is expected of everyone. Say what you did together and what came of it. The words below are grouped by what you did; each group has an example line with a number, the way a recruiter wants to read it.

Words to use instead of “collaborated”, by what you did

Built something together

co-developedco-designedco-authoredpartneredteamedjoined forces

ExampleCo-designed a returns process with the warehouse team that cut refund time by 4 days

Worked across teams

coordinatedalignedliaisedbridgedintegratedunified

ExampleLiaised between engineering and 3 sales regions to set launch priorities

Agreed or negotiated

negotiatedbrokeredreconciledmediatedsettledagreed

ExampleNegotiated shared data rules with 2 partner companies in 6 weeks

Shared knowledge

advisedconsultedmentoredtrainedbriefedpresented

ExampleBriefed 8 regional managers each month on product changes

Turn your own line into a strong one

Start with the verb that names the action, add what you did it to, and end with a number: how many, how much, how fast. The resume bullet builder puts the three parts together for you, and the resume builder lays out the whole page. Both are free and need no account.

Questions about replacing “collaborated”

Another word for “collaborated with”?
“Partnered with”, “co-developed” or “liaised with”, followed by the team and what you produced together.
How do I show teamwork on a resume?
Name the teams and the shared result. The word “teamwork” itself adds little.

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