In her résumé,Evie writes that she "demonstrated an ability to think outside the box and create a win-win scenario for both the company and its customers." What is wrong with this statement?

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Both "think outside the box" and "win-win scenario" are clichés.Many clichés fail to highlight your abilities and attributes for a few reasons.First,they do not communicate your specific accomplishments.Second,many potential employers perceive these statements as showing unrealistic or naïve expectations about a job or inflated beliefs about abilities.

In Her Résumé,Evie Writes That She "Demonstrated an Ability to Think