What to include in your resume to make it stand out from the competition?

Here are some absolute musts to include in your resume:

You’ve made an impact to the bottom line.

  • Using phrases like these shows how you made a difference:
  • Cutting costs
  • Achieving cost-savings
  • Saving time
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Optimizing productivity
  • Automating workflow
  • Improving throughput
  • Reducing waste
  • Phrases that state honors

Use eye catching phrases like “recognized by…” or “awarded the…”

  • Strong action verbs

Candidates who use power phrases with specific examples in their resume will stand out. Here’s a list of Action verbs to make your resume stand out.

  • Phrases that quickly communicate a drive to improve the organization. 

The phrases ‘improved’ and ‘increased’ stand out to me on a resume. These phrases indicate that a potential employee has proven examples of success on their resume and it is likely that they can help your company improve,” he shared. 

  • Use phrases in your resume that match the job description.

Read at least 10 job descriptions and look for patterns and common phrases. Make sure you include them in your resume.

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