FAQ of the Month
I'm reviewing my resume/CV and I'm unsatisfied with a lot of my bullet points. How can I re-write them so they pack more of a punch?
Good question! Even if you're not job searching at the moment, it's wise to periodically revisit your resume or CV -- especially the bullet points -- to make sure it's still a strong self-marketing document.
Perfect bullets (and not all can be perfect!) contain the following: A strong verb, a story (ideally with quantifiable info), and results. For example: Taught a study skills class for 20 undergraduates and by the end of the session all participants reported learning new coping techniques and strategies for success.
Part of strengthening bullets involves going beyond duties and responsibilities, i.e., what you're supposed to do, and reframing those statements to give specific examples of what you actually did and the difference it made (a.k.a. the impact) for your reader.
