Listing duties tells a recruiter what your job was; listing achievements tells them how well you did it. Achievement-focused bullets are what make a resume stand out.
Use the action-result formula
Start with a strong verb, describe what you did and end with a measurable result. "Reduced report turnaround from 5 days to 2" beats "handled reporting".
Find numbers everywhere
Even without formal metrics you can quantify volume, frequency, time saved or people helped.
Quick tips
- Begin each bullet with an action verb
- Add a number or percentage where possible
- Focus on outcomes, not tasks
- Keep the strongest bullet first
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