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No Accomplishments? Oh Yes You Do!
Job seekers frequently wonder how they can highlight accomplishments on their resumes, when all they do is show up and do their jobs. Well, I firmly believe that everyone has accomplishments. You just might have to dig deep to uncover them. Here are a few questions to get you thinking:
- Did you solve any challenging problems, and what was the result?
- Did you put any procedures into place to improve efficiency?
- Were you part of a team that was recognized with awards/accolades?
- Were you known for fast or accurate work output?
- Did you receive positive commendations by your supervisors (or clients, vendors, etc.)?
- Did you consistently perform your job at or above company expectations?
I wrote a couple of articles on the topic:
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