Sharpen That Resume

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Sharpen That Resume

Interested in adding more impact to your resume? Then cut out the fat! Leave out detailed lists of responsibilities and duties and focus instead on what you accomplished and how you made a difference in your past positions. Use action verbs and keep accomplishment statements sharp and measurable instead of vague and undefined. Examples:

  • Increased widget sales by 15%
  • Streamlined physical files reducing storage needs by 25%
  • Simplified tracking system for repair returns resulting in instant job status reporting

       
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