SINGAPORE (Feb 1): "Passionate" took the top spot among Singapore-based LinkedIn profiles as the most overused buzzword of 2016. This year, it has been replaced by the word "leadership".

The professional network compiles a list of most-used buzzwords drawn from analysing over a million profiles in Singapore each year on January, which is historically the most popular month for LinkedIn profile updates worldwide.

According to Roger Pua, LinkedIn’s senior director, corporate communications, Asia Pacific, the fact that everyone is using the same buzzwords means they may not be effective in bringing jobseekers to life as professionals.

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