Remember that you need to make it easy for the recruiter to see how you can fulfil the requirements of the job and make a difference to their business. The most effective way of doing this is to include relevant achievements in your resume.

Achievements should highlight how you made a difference and added value in certain situations. When considering your achievements, think about times when you have:

• Reduced costs
  
• Improved a system
  
• Made a process more efficient
  
• Contributed to a team effort
  
• Generated revenue
  
• Solved a problem
  
• Came up with an idea that was subsequently implemented
  
• Helped someone do their own job more effectively

How do I identify my achievements?

If you find it difficult to identify your achievements, here is a technique that might help:

Think of the problems and challenges you have faced either at work or in study.

Identify:

• What was the problem/challenge?
  
• What did I do to face the challenge/overcome the problem?
  
• What was the result? How did my actions impact on my success, the business or other people? What was the benefit of my actions?

Rewrite the achievement in short form - focus on your action and the benefit

Remember to include achievements that are relevant to the job description.

Click here to see some sample achievements

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