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Building Your Resume (continued) Creating a Results-oriented Resume
RESUMES
Results-oriented statements demonstrate to an employer that you have the skills and strengths necessary to become an immediate contributor to their organization. They describe not only your role, but also the result of your effort, quantified where possible.
RESULTS-ORIENTED STATEMENTS
RESULTS-ORIENTED KEY WORDS
An effective method for including a results-orientation on your resume is to read each line and ask yourself if there is a measurable result that you include. Keep in mind that results can also be qualitative.
Key phrases you can use to connect your descriptions with your accomplishments, impact, or results are:
... instrumental in ...
... resulted in ...
... increased or decreased ...
... to meet requirements of ...
... instituted ...
... reduced ...
... realized savings of ...
... secured ...
... recognized ...
... consistently reduced or eliminated ... ... generated ...
... streamlined by ...
... captured cost savings ...
... communicated ...
... enhanced ...
... with the goal of ...
BEFORE
Coordinated a group
that helped international organizations ship supplies
Provided quotes for clients
Worked
with other departments to improve project management
Conducted promotional activities
AFTER
Led a cross-functional team
to design customized shipping programs for international organizations such as UNICEF; reduced lead time from 45 days to 14 days
Reduced turn-around time of quoting process by 25 percent through streamlining cost estimating procedures
Partnered across departments to introduce Microsoft Solutions Framework methodology, resulting in a more consistent process for managing
software projects
Developed and managed nine successful sales promotions that increased customer base, retention rate, and product penetration per household
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESUMES
Resumes in the US might look very different to resumes or CVs in your home country. The standard for US resumes is a one-page document highlighting your work experience and accomplishments. CVs are used when applying for academic or research positions.
US resumes DO NOT include personal information (age, gender, marital status, race/ethnicity, religion, etc.), a photo, immigration status, and/or level of English skills.
Resumes should NOT have grammatical or spelling errors. Leverage GBCC tools, coaches, and your classmates for resume reviews.
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