11 accomplishments employers want to see on your resume

11 ACCOMPLISHMENTSEMPLOYERS WANT TO SEE

ON YOUR RESUME

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11 ACCOMPLISHMENTS EMPLOYERS WANT TO SEE

Saved Money

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TIP Quantify your experience with numbers. Cite how much moneyyou have saved or made for your company.

Ex: Implemented new accounting system that saved companyover $200,000.

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Increased Efficiencies

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Show your creative or innovative strategies in the workplace.

Ex: Implemented two new filing systems to improve internalproductivity, yielding a 65% increase in workforce efficiency. 

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Cut Overhead

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Show your value by demonstrating savings.

Ex: Cut 30% of budget by realigning personnel roles andpositions. 

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ImprovedWorkplaceSafety

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Did you implement any new programs at work that promotessafety? Include them in your resume. 

Ex: Implemented new staff safety training program. 

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Purchasing Accomplishments

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Did you help increase savings? Highlight your biggestpurchasing accomplishments.

Ex: Managed a 50% increase in purchase savings. 

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New products

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Highlight the roll out of a new product at your company that youmanaged.

Ex: Managed the production of new software that increasedrevenue by 30%.

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IncreasedSales/Revenues

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 Including numbers and metrics is a better indicator of yourcontribution to success. 

Ex: Increased revenue by 25% over a two­year period. 

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Improved RecordKeeping Process

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Feature any record keeping processes improved. Ex: Implemented new online records database.

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IncreasedProductivity

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Emphasize time management, organizational skills orleadership. Ex: Led team of five to increase profits by 30%.

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EffectiveBudgeting

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Use a budget to show effective time­management skills.

Ex: Effectively budgeted time to maximize the number ofcompleted projects each month. 

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SuccessfulAdvertisingCampaign

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Display how your creative campaign increased sales.

Ex: Managed a four­month campaign that generated 75% ofthat quarter's sales leads. 

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Saved MoneyIncreased efficienciesCut overheadImproved workplace safetyPurchasing accomplishmentsNew product/ new lines

Improved record keeping processIncreased revenues or sales

Increased productivity

Successful advertising campaign

Effective budgeting

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