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Writing a Winning Resume
I review 2-3 resumes per week. One common error I see is people having responsibilities in their “Experience section” instead of accomplishment statements. To correct that, please use this format:
“𝑫𝒊𝒅” 𝑿 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒁
Details 👇🏽
I review 2-3 resumes per week. One common error I see is people having responsibilities in their “Experience section” instead of accomplishment statements. To correct that, please use this format:
“𝑫𝒊𝒅” 𝑿 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒁
Details 👇🏽
1/ “Did”
This is the action word & can be replaced with other words to portray your accomplishments.
Examples:
Led, Created, Built, Improved, Supervised, Coordinated, Managed, Standardized, Reorganized, Established, Transformed
See end of thread for link on more action words
This is the action word & can be replaced with other words to portray your accomplishments.
Examples:
Led, Created, Built, Improved, Supervised, Coordinated, Managed, Standardized, Reorganized, Established, Transformed
See end of thread for link on more action words
2/ The “X”
This signifies what was or done accomplished. Don’t be shy to talk about what you did on your resume. It is what gets your foot in the door
Examples: Did you lead a team? Did you start a new initiative? Improve an existing process?
Keep reading for more examples
This signifies what was or done accomplished. Don’t be shy to talk about what you did on your resume. It is what gets your foot in the door
Examples: Did you lead a team? Did you start a new initiative? Improve an existing process?
Keep reading for more examples
3/ The “Y”
This stands for what was used to accomplish “X”?
Examples: It could be a software? A code you wrote in a specific language? A new process you implemented?
This stands for what was used to accomplish “X”?
Examples: It could be a software? A code you wrote in a specific language? A new process you implemented?
4/ The “Z”
This is the part people struggle with most as it involves quantifying your accomplishments.
Some key areas you can use: time, cost savings, revenue, count of people (if you facilitate or manage teams), data size (for my data pros), project size
This is the part people struggle with most as it involves quantifying your accomplishments.
Some key areas you can use: time, cost savings, revenue, count of people (if you facilitate or manage teams), data size (for my data pros), project size
5/ The “Z” contd
If you’re not 100% sure of the numbers, nothing hurts to give a ball park figure. However, ensure you’re in tune with the story behind the numbers you put as you would be asked during interviews.
If you’re not 100% sure of the numbers, nothing hurts to give a ball park figure. However, ensure you’re in tune with the story behind the numbers you put as you would be asked during interviews.
6/ How does it all fit?
Some accomplishment statements:
- Developed a new monthly performance dashboard using Microsoft Power BI which decreased previous reporting time by 5 hours
- Designed a new software landing page using “Y” which improved customer conversion rate by 30%
Some accomplishment statements:
- Developed a new monthly performance dashboard using Microsoft Power BI which decreased previous reporting time by 5 hours
- Designed a new software landing page using “Y” which improved customer conversion rate by 30%
7/ More examples:
- Led a team of 5 analysts on a revenue optimization deep-dive project for our Customer Operations division which led to cost savings of $50,000 annually
Aim to have at least 75% of the statements for each Experience you list as accomplishments. Why? 👇🏽
- Led a team of 5 analysts on a revenue optimization deep-dive project for our Customer Operations division which led to cost savings of $50,000 annually
Aim to have at least 75% of the statements for each Experience you list as accomplishments. Why? 👇🏽
8/ Companies like high achievers and want people who can add value to their organization. For links to help you:
Action words: resumegenius.com
themuse.com
Quantify achievements:
resumeworded.com
Action words: resumegenius.com
themuse.com
Quantify achievements:
resumeworded.com
Have a great weekend and spend time to work on your resume if you’re currently in the job market.
P.S. In case you’re inclined to ask, resume review is a paid service.
P.S. In case you’re inclined to ask, resume review is a paid service.
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