How to Build a Resume With Accomplishments
One of the most common mistakes job seekers make is creating a resume that focuses on their job duties instead of their accomplishments. While the hiring manager certainly needs to know what you did in your previous positions, she is more interested in what you were able to accomplish in your time there. Building a resume that highlights your accomplishments instead of just listing your job duties can make you stand out from the competition.
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Pull out copies of the job reviews from your previous positions. Keep copies of all your annual reviews in a special file. These reviews can be valuable when building a resume and applying for a new job.
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Look at the review, particularly the parts that focus on your accomplishments for the time period under review. Circle any relevant portions of the review--these can be used to add accomplishments to your finished resume.
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Think back to what you are most proud of in your current or most recent position. Write down the things you have been able to accomplish with your current or former employer. Place particular emphasis on accomplishments that resulted in cost savings--these will certainly be of interest to an employer.
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Write a list of accomplishments from your previous positions. Try to tie those accomplishments to the qualifications for the job you are seeking. For instance, if you are seeking a web development job, you might list one of your accomplishments as the time you helped XYZ Company grow its sales with your custom shopping cart software.
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Open your favorite word processing software package and build your resume based on the accomplishments you have written down. Proofread your resume carefully before sending it to a potential employer.
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