Resume Revamp: How to turn your Duties into "Accomplishments"

Accomplishment statements are the best way to showcase the amazing things you’ve done

You often hear that your resume should list your accomplishments, NOT your job duties.
And it’s true—accomplishment statements are the best way to showcase the amazing things you’ve done at your past jobs, plus show prospective employers what you can do for them. Your list of weekly assignments? Not so much.
So why do the majority of resumes out there still look like job descriptions? Well, because turning job duties into accomplishments is a tough concept to grasp. But once you get it—I promise, you’ll have smooth sailing in your resume-writing future.
So grab your resume, and sit down with our step-by-step guide to ditching the duties and making those bullet points sing your praises.

Follow the following guidelines...

1. Know the difference between accomplishments and duties.
2. Make a list and get started by compiling a list of all the things that set you apart.
3. Paint the "picture" with numbers, taking your list, and add in as many facts, figures, and numbers as you can.
4. Add the benefit, taking each statement one step further and add in what the benefit was to your boss or your company

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