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3.10 CREATE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME |
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Resume Writing |
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The purpose of including accomplishment statements in a resume is to create a visual value statement in the mind of the reader. This statement a snapshot which enables the employer to SEE you in action. It is important that you describe yourself with effective statements that create that picture. Accomplishment statements become the basis for answers to questions in the interview. This will be discussed later in the interview portion of the TAP materials.
An accomplishment can be described is a series of actions (skills) that you took to complete the task or project, overcome the challenge, solve the problem or meet/exceed the goal you set and that ended in a positive, measurable result.
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Creating Accomplishment Statements |
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Step 1: Think of this as a story with a title. Identify the Scenario. Some topics (titles) may include:
- A task you performed alone.
- A project you worked on as a team member/team leader.
- A challenge you overcame in the job setting.
Step 2: Identify the action you performed to tell the story. Use the skills you identified on pages 17-21.
- Planned, organized and directed a 4 day training exercise. . .
- Troubleshot, disassembled and repaired mobile over 300 pieces communications equipment. . .
- Recorded, documented and tracked daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Formed, created and lead special security force.
Step 3: Which resulted in: End with a positive and measurable conclusion.
- Which reduced accidents from 30% to under 2% in two weeks.
- Which enabled constant communication in 4 different states.
- Which increased the training rate of employees by 45%.
- Which provided search and recovery support for disaster victims.
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