Resume Tips

Struggling to articulate what you have done or are doing in your career/job?

Sometimes it helps to come up with a 30-60 second commercial for you that would highlight those things that you believe are your strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What experience, skills, aptitudes, or traits do you have that could be of some use to an employer?
• What skills have you developed that have not been put to practice at work?
• Do others at work or elsewhere come to you for any particular kind of work-related advice?
• Do you have military experience that could be useful in the private industry?
• Have you ever published an article or report?
• Do you have experience with public speaking?
• What is the level of your computer and technological experience?

Job Duties/Activities:

• How many people did you supervise, hire, or train?
• Have you managed a work related budget?
• To whom did you report?
• Were you responsible for coordinating or leading any projects?
• Have you served as a liaison between groups or key individuals?
• Did you mediate between groups or individuals?
• Have you served as a mentor?
• Have you participated in strategic planning?
• Have you participated in setting or evaluating policy?
• Have you evaluated any individual or group performance?
• What are your measurable or quantifiable achievements?
• How did you interface with customers?
• Have you participated in a steering committee?
• Have you designed or managed any processes, systems, or projects?

Achievements/Accomplishments:

• How much reduction in costs or increase in profits did you contribute to your previous employers?  What did you do to accomplish this?
• How did you add measurable results after you assumed responsibility?
• What concrete or specific gains did you achieve?
• Did you propose, suggest, or initiate any programs, changes, or improvements that were implemented at least partly because of your initiative?
• Did you take on additional responsibilities beyond the regular duties of your position?

Awards/Recognition:

• What special recognitions have you received?
• Have you been promoted ahead of schedule?