How to write achievements in resume | CV achievements

What's the difference between a stand out resume and one that gets ignored? Successful job seekers know how to write achievements in resume. They construct their CV achievements so they pop out. In this video, I’ll show you how to identify and write up your achievements in a way that makes your CV or resume pop! Whether you think you have nothing impressive to share or can’t quote fancy metrics, I’ll guide you step by step to create statements that stand out to recruiters. ✔️ Learn how to brainstorm achievements (even if you’re stuck) ✔️ Use the STAR method to turn stories into concise, impactful CV/ resume statements ✔️ Discover tips to showcase your value—even if you feel your achievements are “lame” PLUS, I’ll share an exciting technique for presenting even the most mundane achievements in a way that grabs attention on your resume. If you’re a mid-career professional struggling to make your resume shine, this video is for you. Let’s transform your resume into a tool that helps you land your next great job! 👉 For more examples and tips, join the Straight to Shortlist Challenge. Type "Get me Straight to Shortlist" in the comments to get started. *DOWNLOAD THE FREE CV SAMPLES* Want to get examples of great resumes ? Click here: https://bit.ly/Free-Career-Change-CV-Samples or write in the comments “get me Straight to Shortlist” to access my free resources and find out when I run the next Straight to Shortlist Challenge! 🔗 Watch next: How to Create a Storytelling CV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd7drQYnJaU GET STRAIGHT TO THE GOOD BITS 00:00 What's the difference between someone who lands a lot of interviews and someone who does not? 01:55 How to find ideas for your achievements on your resume – may be ideas you have never thought about 04:15 How to write the achievements for your resume in a way that makes them pop 06:17 What to write on your resume if you were part of a team delivering that achievement? 07:42 What to write as an achievement if you can’t show quantifiable numbers or percentages 08:11 Top tips for creating achievement statements for your resume ACHIEVEMENT IDEAS FOR YOUR RESUME - Things you delivered that you have enjoyed AND been proud to deliver - Problems you have identified or solved - Ideas you have developed and executed - Ideas you have shared that other people have taken up - Solutions/ strategies you have designed and or delivered - A task you’ve received praised for - Targets you have achieved or exceeded - Improvements you have made - Changes you have influenced or led - People you have mentored or coached - Teams you have developed - Projects you have delivered - Projects you have rescued - Negotiations you have undertaken - Deals you have won - Clients or accounts you have won - Customers you have satisfied - Technology you have introduced - Products you have designed and developed - Budgets or costs you’ve managed or reduced - Processes you have streamlined or automated - Times you’ve demonstrated leadership in high-stakes situations - Partnerships or collaborations you’ve established - Efficiencies you’ve created within a workflow or team - Quality standards you’ve implemented or enhanced - Innovative solutions to overcome resource limitations - Initiatives you’ve led to improve workplace morale or engagement - Key decisions you’ve made under pressure - Risk management strategies you’ve developed or applied - Crisis situations you’ve handled or defused - Revenue growth you’ve driven or contributed to - Professional development initiatives you’ve organized or led - Research or analysis that informed major business decisions - Training programs or workshops you’ve developed or delivered QUESTIONS TO ASK TO DESCRIBE THE RESULT (OR YOUR IMPACT) FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENT STATEMENTS In your example did you: * Improve or inform decision making * Reduce risk * Uplift morale * Create a positive working environment * Change working culture * Improve the company’s reputation * Create a best practice template for a new way of working * Made processes easy for others * Improve the skills of others * Trailblaze a change * Bring parties together * Improve standards or quality * Win over a major customer * Promote innovation * Rescue a project * Introduce partnerships * Help someone grow or succeed in their role * Promote the company * Improve communication or collaboration * Address a gap in knowledge * Remove a roadblock * Improve organisation or efficiency * Improve project management * Strengthen relationships * Keep an organisation abreast of best practice, innovation or trends * Introduce new analytics or technology to improve decision making