He’s an accomplished executive at a pharmaceutical company, leading an international staff and managing products that generate millions of dollars over the product’s lifespan. This is a missed opportunity for Mark to share his top accomplishments. MORE
The post How Thinking Like a Poker Player Can Help in Accomplishing Your Professional Goals appeared first on Ms. The post How Thinking Like a Poker Player Can Help in Accomplishing Your Professional Goals appeared first on Ms. MORE
Most people experience a very brief uplifting moment when one their achievements gets mentioned or when they’re complimented for an accomplishment by a friend, work colleague, or family member. MORE
Now does that mean that you should always be looking for accomplishments that have big numbers attached to them? The accomplishments that best show the value you bring to the table. Job Search Resumes Accomplishments Adding Value Small MORE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
30 Career Management Tips — Document your accomplishments Written by Scot Herrick on September 15, 2007 in job search 4 Comments - Leave a comment! Today’s tip: document your accomplishments. If we all agree that career management is something that needs to be practiced and not just pulled out of our job tool box every other year or so, then it follows that our accomplishments need to be documented. Accomplishments benefit the business. MORE
This is a great ritual that keeps many of us focused on what we want to accomplish in the coming year. In addition to this, it’s also important to take time to look back at past successes – to celebrate your accomplishments. MORE
Which is why responsibilities do not matter; accomplishments matter. Don’t think “responsibilities,” think “accomplishments.”. The post 4 Things To Add To Your ‘Top 10′ Accomplishments List appeared first on CAREEREALISM. MORE
If you feel like your résumé does not have the punch you feel it needs, your résumé may be lacking in strong accomplishments. A good model to follow when inserting accomplishments is the CAR Model (Challenge-Action-Result). MORE
How To Answer The Interview Question, ‘What Is Your Proudest Accomplishment?’. What is your proudest accomplishment?’ If you are asked to describe your greatest or proudest accomplishment, know that you MUST give a work-related answer. MORE
Blog Free Downloads Sponsor Resources FAQ [08.02.10] View Comments How To Write A Great Accomplishment Statement If you are regular reader, you may notice that another recent post showed someone similarly posed. Today’s photo shows someone who has just accomplished something great. MORE
This live, online course runs Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 at 8pm Eastern. The cost is $195 but if you sign up in the next three days the price is $145. Sign up now! I remember the shock of finding out I was an ENTJ. It’s so embarrassing to find out that all you care about is power. MORE
The best way to accomplish this task is to structure the details of how you have the qualifications to do the job in an easy-to-read format. How well is your résumé accomplishing its goal? MORE
You’ve followed some good advice you’ve seen on identifying “accomplishments,” not just what tasks you performed or the skills you have. But now come the most important next steps: translating these accomplishments into effective “stories” for both your resume and your interviews. MORE
Over the years, LinkedIn has become an important component for recruiting, as well as showcasing work promotions and accomplishments. In addition to the Honors and Awards section on LinkedIn, there are several things users can do to show their accomplishments. Simply stating that you did tasks A, B and C does not give readers and idea of what you accomplished. MORE
The post How to Start Enjoying Hard Work And Accomplishing Your Goals appeared first on Ms. Accomplishing Things Without Expecting Immediate Rewards. Reward Real Accomplishments Along The Way. Maybe you’d like to accomplish one of the following things: Open Your Own Business. MORE
Many of the job hunters I work with tell me their accomplishments aren’t really quantifiable. They just aren’t in jobs where they can say, “Saved the company $4 million a year…” If you have those numbers at your fingertips, by all means use them. If you’re like most of us, you need other ways to. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Resume & Cover Letter advice blog career CAREEREALISM expert resume MORE
It’s no secret that accomplishments trump a listing of duties on a résumé. When framing accomplishments, it can be easy to unintentionally be too vague; after all, we know what we did and what it looked like. How well do your accomplishments stack up to the “4 C Test?” MORE
We have been trained to write about our accomplishment in verbose ways. You could use some of the tools below to create visuals for your accomplishments and then share them with your manager. Here are a few tools for you to use to begin visualizing your accomplishments. MORE
Keep a list of all of your accomplishments and major contributions to the team, regardless of how minor you think it is. We’re so focused on the task at hand at times that we don’t realize what we’re accomplishing on a larger scale. MORE
He has not provided any examples of accomplishments to demonstrate his qualifications for the position. The best way to demonstrate your value is to share examples of accomplishments. Numbers stand out in a letter and also make the accomplishment more concrete. Gordon was struggling with his cover letter. He did an adequate job of communicating the job to which he was applying as well as listing the type of work he has done. There is room for improvement. MORE
So hard, in fact, that we are losing sight of our achievements and accomplishments. All of the work we are doing gives us little time to reflect on what we are accomplishing in our careers. These are tangible accomplishments. We’re working harder than ever. MORE
Clients who have taken advantage of career coaching and pre-interview preparation, consistently report feeling much more confident when they are asked to discuss their previous accomplishments. MORE
Most people experience a very brief uplifting moment when one their achievements gets mentioned or when they’re complimented for an accomplishment by a friend, work colleague or family member. Help colleague relive accomplishment image from Shutterstock. MORE
Accomplishments and Goals I encourage you to spend more time tracking your accomplishments than your goals. Accomplishments are actions you have already taken. Make it a habit to log your weekly accomplishments and turn them into bullet points for your resume and power stories for reviews, networking, and interviewing. You may also want to add a space on your accomplishment log to mention how you felt while working toward each accomplishment. MORE
Some accomplishments get left off of resumes because you don’t want to feel like you’re boasting about certain things or functions. Here are some of the most common accomplishments executives don’t include on their resume, but should. MORE
Resumes help you get the interview. Not the job. Just the interview. An important thing to get, of course! MORE
Your resume really needs to highlight your accomplishments – it tells the hiring manager here’s what I can do for you and here’s proof that I‘ve done it before – and I’m great at it! Ask yourself some of these questions to help turn duties into accomplishments on the resume. MORE
One of my most consistent resume themes is that your resume must show your accomplishments. Logical — but where do you find your accomplishments to put on your resume? Defining an accomplishment is one thing. MORE
Fresh graduates often struggle with how to quantify their accomplishments. The post How Recent Grads Can Quantify Their Accomplishments appeared first on CAREEREALISM. Job Search Resume accomplishments on resume quantify accomplishments recent grads resume resume tips MORE
Dear Deb: I have some really impressive accomplishments to put on my resume. There is not a single big accomplishment that he does not piggy-back. These are your accomplishments, so you can state them on your resume as yours. MORE
You have no idea how often one of my clients will utter "I have no accomplishments to give you — I just did my job." Some of you may not have extraordinary accomplishments to include on your resume. Some of you may not have extraordinary accomplishments to include on your resume. MORE
Here are some questions that Gladys can answer to help uncover her unique accomplishments. Are you facing the challenge of uncovering accomplishments? Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog." MORE
The lack of powerful accomplishment statements is the most common resume shortcoming. If a candidate does not include relevant and compelling accomplishments on his resume, his chances of earning interviews are diminished. The resumes lacking accomplishments will be cast aside. A recruiter told her that she needed to “beef-up” her accomplishments. If you would like a helping hand when crafting your accomplishment statements on your resume, contact me. MORE
During your job search , it’s vital to be confident in your abilities and accomplishments from your past experience. Do you know how to convey your accomplishments through telling compelling stories on your resume, cover letter, and networking opportunities ? MORE
If you haven’t heard it before, here it is: Your resume needs to showcase the top accomplishments you’ve achieved on the job. Related: How To Quantify Your Accomplishments On A Resume. Back up your accomplishments with numbers. MORE
The post Improve Your Resume with Stronger Accomplishments appeared first on Ms. One of the simplest and most effective ways to really boost your resume’s content, though, is to highlight your accomplishments. Consider Non-Work-Related Accomplishments. MORE
There are four critical accomplishments you need to have when you start a new position. The post 4 critical accomplishments needed in your new position appeared first on Cube Rules. None of them relate to your job skills and have little to do with your interview. MORE
It’s no secret every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the introduction may be just a bit more significant. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Resume & Cover Letter advice cover letter expert job resume search MORE
Cover Letter Introduction Goals To make sure your introduction does its job, take a look at four goals every cover letter introduction should accomplish: 1. Photo Credit: Shutterstock The post 4 Goals Your Cover Letter Introduction Should Accomplish appeared first on CAREEREALISM. MORE
Focusing on your experience, your background and your accomplishments is what’s known as a functional resume. Chronological resumes list all of your employers in the order of the date that you worked for them, typically with the oldest employer at the bottom of the resume. Functional resumes are great for people who are looking to MORE
I was wondering if one needs to have a summary section and highlight key accomplishments throughout their résumé in these other industries. Using accomplishments is important throughout the entire document to help keep the reader engaged. Dear Deb, Q. MORE
Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Look at the Amount of What You’ve Accomplished. A great way to get started in using numbers is looking at amounts associated with what you’ve accomplished. The numbers give perspective to your accomplishments, which is what you need when applying for a job. Note Timeframes for Accomplishing Goals. MORE
If you complete the novel, even if it’s not published, I feel like that could rise to the level of a business accomplishment because it demonstrates dedication. listing an unfinished novel as a work accomplishment on your resume was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a copywriter. It’s my first time hiring for a copywriter position. MORE
Accomplishments Related Topics 
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 8, 2017
The post How to Start Enjoying Hard Work And Accomplishing Your Goals appeared first on Ms. Accomplishing Things Without Expecting Immediate Rewards. Reward Real Accomplishments Along The Way. Maybe you’d like to accomplish one of the following things: Open Your Own Business.
Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
The post Improve Your Resume with Stronger Accomplishments appeared first on Ms. One of the simplest and most effective ways to really boost your resume’s content, though, is to highlight your accomplishments. Consider Non-Work-Related Accomplishments.
Professional Resume Services
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Some accomplishments get left off of resumes because you don’t want to feel like you’re boasting about certain things or functions. Here are some of the most common accomplishments executives don’t include on their resume, but should.
Cube Rules
JULY 25, 2017
There are four critical accomplishments you need to have when you start a new position. The post 4 critical accomplishments needed in your new position appeared first on Cube Rules. None of them relate to your job skills and have little to do with your interview.
Cube Rules
JANUARY 26, 2017
One of my most consistent resume themes is that your resume must show your accomplishments. Logical — but where do you find your accomplishments to put on your resume? Defining an accomplishment is one thing.
Careers Done Write
JANUARY 20, 2014
He’s an accomplished executive at a pharmaceutical company, leading an international staff and managing products that generate millions of dollars over the product’s lifespan. This is a missed opportunity for Mark to share his top accomplishments.
The Job Quest
OCTOBER 10, 2014
The best way to accomplish this task is to structure the details of how you have the qualifications to do the job in an easy-to-read format. How well is your résumé accomplishing its goal?
Careers Done Write
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
If you feel like your résumé does not have the punch you feel it needs, your résumé may be lacking in strong accomplishments. A good model to follow when inserting accomplishments is the CAR Model (Challenge-Action-Result).
Careers Done Write
MARCH 4, 2013
Here are some questions that Gladys can answer to help uncover her unique accomplishments. Are you facing the challenge of uncovering accomplishments? Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog."
Cube Rules
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Resumes help you get the interview. Not the job. Just the interview. An important thing to get, of course!
Career Realism
MAY 4, 2015
You’ve followed some good advice you’ve seen on identifying “accomplishments,” not just what tasks you performed or the skills you have. But now come the most important next steps: translating these accomplishments into effective “stories” for both your resume and your interviews.
Career Realism
JUNE 19, 2014
We have been trained to write about our accomplishment in verbose ways. You could use some of the tools below to create visuals for your accomplishments and then share them with your manager. Here are a few tools for you to use to begin visualizing your accomplishments.
Career Realism
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
So hard, in fact, that we are losing sight of our achievements and accomplishments. All of the work we are doing gives us little time to reflect on what we are accomplishing in our careers. These are tangible accomplishments. We’re working harder than ever.
Career Realism
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
How To Answer The Interview Question, ‘What Is Your Proudest Accomplishment?’. What is your proudest accomplishment?’ If you are asked to describe your greatest or proudest accomplishment, know that you MUST give a work-related answer.
Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 2, 2013
Keep a list of all of your accomplishments and major contributions to the team, regardless of how minor you think it is. We’re so focused on the task at hand at times that we don’t realize what we’re accomplishing on a larger scale.
Careers Done Write
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Dear Deb: I have some really impressive accomplishments to put on my resume. There is not a single big accomplishment that he does not piggy-back. These are your accomplishments, so you can state them on your resume as yours.
Careers Done Write
DECEMBER 23, 2013
The lack of powerful accomplishment statements is the most common resume shortcoming. If a candidate does not include relevant and compelling accomplishments on his resume, his chances of earning interviews are diminished. The resumes lacking accomplishments will be cast aside. A recruiter told her that she needed to “beef-up” her accomplishments. If you would like a helping hand when crafting your accomplishment statements on your resume, contact me.
The Job Quest
JANUARY 5, 2012
Now does that mean that you should always be looking for accomplishments that have big numbers attached to them? The accomplishments that best show the value you bring to the table. Job Search Resumes Accomplishments Adding Value Small
Career Realism
APRIL 26, 2012
Most people experience a very brief uplifting moment when one their achievements gets mentioned or when they’re complimented for an accomplishment by a friend, work colleague or family member. Help colleague relive accomplishment image from Shutterstock.
Career Realism
MAY 14, 2013
During your job search , it’s vital to be confident in your abilities and accomplishments from your past experience. Do you know how to convey your accomplishments through telling compelling stories on your resume, cover letter, and networking opportunities ?
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 20, 2015
The post How Thinking Like a Poker Player Can Help in Accomplishing Your Professional Goals appeared first on Ms. The post How Thinking Like a Poker Player Can Help in Accomplishing Your Professional Goals appeared first on Ms.
Career Realism
DECEMBER 20, 2012
This is a great ritual that keeps many of us focused on what we want to accomplish in the coming year. In addition to this, it’s also important to take time to look back at past successes – to celebrate your accomplishments.
Career Tips Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Accomplishments and Goals I encourage you to spend more time tracking your accomplishments than your goals. Accomplishments are actions you have already taken. Make it a habit to log your weekly accomplishments and turn them into bullet points for your resume and power stories for reviews, networking, and interviewing. You may also want to add a space on your accomplishment log to mention how you felt while working toward each accomplishment.
Careers Done Write
DECEMBER 9, 2013
He has not provided any examples of accomplishments to demonstrate his qualifications for the position. The best way to demonstrate your value is to share examples of accomplishments. Numbers stand out in a letter and also make the accomplishment more concrete. Gordon was struggling with his cover letter. He did an adequate job of communicating the job to which he was applying as well as listing the type of work he has done. There is room for improvement.
Career Realism
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Your resume really needs to highlight your accomplishments – it tells the hiring manager here’s what I can do for you and here’s proof that I‘ve done it before – and I’m great at it! Ask yourself some of these questions to help turn duties into accomplishments on the resume.
Careers Done Write
JANUARY 14, 2011
Clients who have taken advantage of career coaching and pre-interview preparation, consistently report feeling much more confident when they are asked to discuss their previous accomplishments.
Career Realism
JUNE 1, 2013
Most people experience a very brief uplifting moment when one their achievements gets mentioned or when they’re complimented for an accomplishment by a friend, work colleague, or family member.
Career Realism
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Which is why responsibilities do not matter; accomplishments matter. Don’t think “responsibilities,” think “accomplishments.”. The post 4 Things To Add To Your ‘Top 10′ Accomplishments List appeared first on CAREEREALISM.
Career Realism
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
If you haven’t heard it before, here it is: Your resume needs to showcase the top accomplishments you’ve achieved on the job. Related: How To Quantify Your Accomplishments On A Resume. Back up your accomplishments with numbers.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 24, 2015
This live, online course runs Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 at 8pm Eastern. The cost is $195 but if you sign up in the next three days the price is $145. Sign up now! I remember the shock of finding out I was an ENTJ. It’s so embarrassing to find out that all you care about is power.
Career Realism
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Many of the job hunters I work with tell me their accomplishments aren’t really quantifiable. They just aren’t in jobs where they can say, “Saved the company $4 million a year…” If you have those numbers at your fingertips, by all means use them. If you’re like most of us, you need other ways to. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Resume & Cover Letter advice blog career CAREEREALISM expert resume
Ask A Manager
MARCH 19, 2018
If you complete the novel, even if it’s not published, I feel like that could rise to the level of a business accomplishment because it demonstrates dedication. listing an unfinished novel as a work accomplishment on your resume was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a copywriter. It’s my first time hiring for a copywriter position.
Cube Rules
SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
30 Career Management Tips — Document your accomplishments Written by Scot Herrick on September 15, 2007 in job search 4 Comments - Leave a comment! Today’s tip: document your accomplishments. If we all agree that career management is something that needs to be practiced and not just pulled out of our job tool box every other year or so, then it follows that our accomplishments need to be documented. Accomplishments benefit the business.
Career Realism
APRIL 23, 2013
Cover Letter Introduction Goals To make sure your introduction does its job, take a look at four goals every cover letter introduction should accomplish: 1. Photo Credit: Shutterstock The post 4 Goals Your Cover Letter Introduction Should Accomplish appeared first on CAREEREALISM.
Professional Resume Services
MAY 17, 2011
Focusing on your experience, your background and your accomplishments is what’s known as a functional resume. Chronological resumes list all of your employers in the order of the date that you worked for them, typically with the oldest employer at the bottom of the resume. Functional resumes are great for people who are looking to
Resume Writing
JANUARY 13, 2009
You have no idea how often one of my clients will utter "I have no accomplishments to give you — I just did my job." Some of you may not have extraordinary accomplishments to include on your resume. Some of you may not have extraordinary accomplishments to include on your resume.
Career Alley
JUNE 25, 2011
Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Look at the Amount of What You’ve Accomplished. A great way to get started in using numbers is looking at amounts associated with what you’ve accomplished. The numbers give perspective to your accomplishments, which is what you need when applying for a job. Note Timeframes for Accomplishing Goals.
Career Rocketeer
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Over the years, LinkedIn has become an important component for recruiting, as well as showcasing work promotions and accomplishments. In addition to the Honors and Awards section on LinkedIn, there are several things users can do to show their accomplishments. Simply stating that you did tasks A, B and C does not give readers and idea of what you accomplished.
Career Realism
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
It’s no secret every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the introduction may be just a bit more significant. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Resume & Cover Letter advice cover letter expert job resume search
Tim's Strategy
AUGUST 2, 2010
Blog Free Downloads Sponsor Resources FAQ [08.02.10] View Comments How To Write A Great Accomplishment Statement If you are regular reader, you may notice that another recent post showed someone similarly posed. Today’s photo shows someone who has just accomplished something great.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
161 
Let's personalize your content