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ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS GOAL: SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH YOUR EXPERIENCES Accomplishment statements describe your achievements and value in the experience section of your résumé. Many applicants make the mistake of simply writing what they did in a past job, but the more important task is showing how past experiences prepared them for the position they are applying to now. 1) Planning Your Statements _____ 1. List the skills required for the position for which you are applying 2. List all of the tasks from your past experiences 3. MAKE THE CONNECTION: Each skill should be demonstrated through an experience Plan like this: Skills required for the new job Communication skills Teamwork skills/Organization skills Knowledge of a specific technical skill Organization skills Your past experiences Gave speech at a National Student Conference Led a group in planning a campus-wide event Created a specialized MS Excel database Planned a week-long summer camp activity 2) Writing Your Statements _____ A well-formulated accomplishment statement has two parts when possible: 1. The result(s) or benefit(s) of your work should be stated in the most tangible way possible. 2. The action you took to achieve the results, such as steps or techniques you used. Things to remember Each statement should be bulleted. Limit one statement per bullet. Do not simply list your former job duties or copy your old job description onto your résumé; instead, focus on highlighting relevant skills acquired If possible, provide times when you went above and beyond the call of duty Back up skill-claims with experiences; helping you gain confidence in showing your value Never use personal pronouns such as I, me, my, us, or we. Be concise and clear: If a phrase does not show your qualifications or clarify your statement, remove it Periods are optional, but make sure you are consistent in your formatting Avoid repetitive word usage Use past tense for past experiences and present tense for current ones Spell out numbers one through nine, and write 10+ numerically Think of a time when you: Increased profits Reduced conflict Improved quality Found a less costly solution Prevented a problem Received an award Provided new resources Developed a new procedure University Career Center | Union West Building Rm. 103 | (915) 747-5640 | www.utep.edu/careers | [email protected] ACCOMPLISHMENT statements 3) Tips for Exhibiting Your Skills Effectively A. _______________ Always start with an action word Example: Directed team of three classmates to complete project on time. B. State the benefit to the employer (result) and then what you did to accomplish that result (action) Example: Increased student involvement by 15% through a creative marketing strategy using various social media outlets. C. Attempt to quantify at all times by using numbers (#), percentages (%), dollar figures ($), and time frames (daily, weekly, etc.) Example: Routed over 100 calls daily to a staff of 20. D. Use descriptive and colorful action words Example: Created and implemented a new training program that increased participation of new hires by 30%. Sample Breakdown __________ D A B C This verb emphasizes the measurability of the result The result is listed before the action This percentage demonstrates the effectiveness of the result This verb implies the use of teamwork skills Reduced annual transportation costs by 12% by collaborating with a colleague to create and implement a more efficient delivery schedule. D These verbs imply the use of creativity and initiative Sample Statements WITH Measurable Results __________ Increased revenue by 10% by leading a team of eight volunteers to organize monthly community fundraisers. Increased average GPA of participants from a 2.9 to a 3.3 by initiating a residence hall tutoring program. Sample Statements WITHOUT Measurable Results _________________ Organized and served on over 10 informative panels for prospective students for the past three years. Trained six new employees on store operations and procedures through one-on-one and group interaction. University Career Center | Union West Building Rm. 103 | (915) 747-5640 | www.utep.edu/careers | [email protected] RD: 07/15