Blog Archive MBA Career News How to Turn Resume Bullets into Accomplishment Statements

Blog Archive MBA Career News How to Turn Resume Bullets into Accomplishment Statements In this new blog series, our mbaMission Career Coaches offer invaluable advice and industry-related news to help you actively manage your career. Topics include building your network, learning from mistakes and setbacks, perfecting your written communication, and mastering even the toughest interviews. To schedule a free half-hour consultation with one of our mbaMission Career Coaches, click here. Writing an effective resume requires you to transform your job description bullets into accomplishment statements. A strong accomplishment statement has the following four key elements: Starts with a strong verb (e.g., “Designed,” “Created,” “Led,” “Managed,” “Analyzed”) Includes an action you took (i.e., what you did) and the result you achieved (i.e., the impact/benefit of your action) Begins with your action and ends with your result (unless the result is significant, in which case you should start the bullet with the result) Quantifies the result (If there is no quantitative impact, think about qualitative ways to prove the effectiveness of your actionsâ€"perhaps by comparing your result to those of previous years or your competitors, or by highlighting the intended impact or explaining the size/scope of the project.) Questions to Ask Yourself When Writing Accomplishment Statements Is the skill/experience I am highlighting relevant to my target audience? After reading the bullet, can I answer the “So what?” question? Why did it matter that I took the actions highlighted in the bullet? How can I prove that I did a good job with the responsibilities assigned to me? Before and After Accomplishment Statements Have you been admitted to business school? If so, do you want to get a head start on defining your career goals? Do you need help preparing for job interviews or learning how to effectively network with your target employers? Or maybe you want to be a top performer in your current role but are unsure how to maximize your potential. Let an mbaMission Career Coach help via a free 30-minute consultation! Share ThisTweet Career Advice MBA Career News