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Results and Accomplishments
Think you don’t have any results or accomplishments? Think again. Examine each of
your past experiences including jobs, volunteering, athletics, club activities and
interests. Think about what you did particularly well and what may have resulted from
your involvement. Results or accomplishments of your work are PROOF to employers
that you are effective. Make sure to include them in your Action Statements. Here is a
list of sample accomplishments/ results:
Increased efficiency
Reduced waste
Established/ enhanced
Improved morale
customer relations
Created something new
Developed, designed, tested
Revealed your ability to be
and applied
a team player
Provide new resource
Met deadlines
Received an award
Saved time
Boosted sales
Streamlined operations
Expanded the customer base
Provided better controls
Received great feedback
Achieved dean’s honor list
from boss or customer Solved
standing
problems
Improved working
Contributed to the growth
conditions
and development of a
Earned community
project
recognition
Improved flow of information
Saved money
Improved performance
Demonstrated your
leadership ability
Resume Check list
 Did you write your own résumé? (You are the expert on you.)
 Did you proofread carefully for typos and errors? Did you ask a friend to
proofread it?
 Is your resume organized in a logical fashion?
 Is it within 2 pages?
 Did you use industry buzzwords and keywords?
 Does the overall presentation and layout look professional?
 Do your headings and sub-headings clearly stand out?
 Did you tailor your resume to the position you are seeking?
 Are your contact details up-to-date and does your answering service on your
phone numbers sound professional?
 Did you include accomplishments and results?
 If you know your resume will be scanned, is it free from formatting?
 Do most phrases start with an action verb?
 IF YOU WERE THE EMPLOYER, WOULD YOU CALL YOU FOR AN INTERVIEW?

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