Resume Examples Archive
I read two resumes today with accomplishments that appeared to have nothing in common. One is from a senior manufacturing executive and the other is from an individual in the Navy. The scope and type of the accomplishments are vastly different, and yet, they both are impressive.
Six accomplishments taken from the resumes of global sourcing professionals, along with an assessment of the effectiveness of the accomplishment in selling the candidate’s potential.
The verbs you use set the tone for your resume. Strong action verbs convey a track record of accomplishment. Weak passive verbs convey mediocrity and a lack of success. If you want to make a good impression, use verbs that present your experience in a strong positive
I usually write about resumes that focus on responsibilities, and recommend refocusing on accomplishments. Today, I ran into a resume that lists responsibilities in such a brief and simplistic way that I have no clue what the person did. Here are few bullets: Managing Multi-units Created and
A resume I reviewed today had the following description under the most recent job (a customer service manager): "Responsible for increasing base business growth through coaching, mentoring, and training initiatives for front-line service providers, and establishing and maintaining relationships with customers. Specific duties include: …" This listing
