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Building Your Resume (continued) Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sorted through data and identified reasonable responses to complex problems
• Synthesized large amounts of information and identified trends or issues
• Identified a problem and took a proactive approach to solving it
• Performed experiments requiring hypothesis formulation and collection of evidence to prove/disprove
Ability to produce results
• Brought new customers or revenue into your company
• Developed new programs or initiatives
• Taken an innovative or efficient approach to getting
something done
• Proven that you’re a self-starter who goes above and beyond requirements
• Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and move quickly among different tasks
• Set a challenging goal and achieved it
Leadership
• Directed people’s activities and professional growth
• Facilitated meetings (in-person or virtually)
• Led teams in solving problems
• Coordinated outside vendors
• Held a leadership position in a school organization, team, or professional organization
• Elected to a post by your peers
• Organized or coordinated noteworthy events
• Had a position of significant responsibility on a special project
• Served as a leader of a board or committee
Teamwork
• Worked effectively with people virtually
• Inspired others to take action when you did not directly manage them
• Taken the role of a team leader or player as needed
RESUMES
Industry and job expertise
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Worked in a particular industry for a period of time Held various roles within one industry
Transferred your functional knowledge from one industry to another
Volunteered in a particular field
Participated in conventions, conferences, symposiums, or associations in a specific field
Developed specialized skills—such as technical, industry based administrative, or in-depth knowledge
Teamwork
Interpersonal & communication skills
Problem solving & strategic thinking
Analytical skills
Planning & organization
Leadership
Influence & persuasion
SKILLS FOR YOUR RESUME
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ADDITIONAL TIP
Pay attention to verb tense in your resume. Accomplishments from past positions need to be in past tense. Current tasks and responsibilities should use the present tense form of the verb.