How to write Key Achievements in Resume
When writing CV it is important to think of key achievements for job or role you are applying for. When you find it possible and you have accomplished significant goals that are directly related to the job, include them into curriculum. However, if you cannot think of any note-worthy accomplishments then don’t panic and simply leave this section out of resume. Your work experience section will demonstrate necessary.
Excellent tips to write accomplishments in CV
To impress the employer with your achievements try to touch upon notable successes that the employer is seeking. Review job posting or job description carefully to see which kind of accomplishments prospective employer would be looking for and try to think of some related valuable contributions that you have made in the past. In order to sell your CV convey key accomplishments in the best possible light and focus on:
- Problem – what was the difficulty you faced?
- Follow up – what course of decision did you take?
- Results – what was the outcome? What difference did your behaviour make?
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When listing multiple achievements use bullet points for each heading and make it to flow logically. Attempt to use action verbs but don’t overdo it – don’t repeat the same verb twice. These verbs are powerful words to present achievements and experience when it comes to presenting energy, enthusiasm and motivation to succeed. To demonstrate this, consider the example below.
- Problem: Assumed entry position in marketing department where product marketing campaigns indicated slow sales and low ROI
- Follow up: Developed and implemented innovative word-of-mouth marketing techniques and strategies
- Results: Increased market share by 130% without making any impact on existing budgets
Now turn the above into accomplishment statement that you will put onto curriculum vitae:
Grew products sales by 130% without making any impact on existing budgets by implementing innovate word of mouth marketing techniques and strategies
Some final thoughts...
Remember when writing key accomplishments use action words to start each resume bullet and quantify results of the outcome by using measurable information related to fact and figures. That is, apply specific numbers to any listed resume achievement - usually business results are measured in wide variety of forms - take a moment and consider the below.
- Saving time - demonstrate how much time you have saved and how i.e. saved 12 hours of productive time per week by effective alignment of department resources for job specific functions
- Increasing team productivity - showcase what steps how you taken and the results you have achieved for instance, enhanced employee productivity by proving job specific training resulting in 10% increase in operational output
- Improving customer service - again show the way you did it and the impact of your decisions on the business results - for example, have enhanced customer service by setting KPI (key performance indicators) in line with customer needs which resulted in 30% decrease in customer complaints
Note, key achievements in your CV can touch upon wide range of subjects such as problem you have solved on the job, initiative you took that benefited the company or positive difference you made in sales, costs, revenue or profit or any successful project or action that led to increasing the reputation of the organisation.