Aug 28 2009
Quantify Job Duties
When writing your resume, you really need to put yourself in the mindset of an employer. They want to know what YOU can do for them. So, we need to determine if you have any hidden skills or experiences.
Numbers
One way to do this is to find skills or experiences that can be quantified (described in numbers). Things like:
- How many parcels/calls/customers/etc handled?
- Did you increase revenues or reduce costs? If so, by how much (percentage or dollar amount)?
- How many bills or accounts processed?
- How many staff did you manage/supervise?
- Did you improve service, production or handling time? If so, by how much (percentage)?
Again, you need to be in employer mode and think about what an employer would want from you in the job being applied for.
In Conclusion
Using numbers helps an employer to understand what a job applicant will be capable of, should they be hired. So, if you want to increase your chances of getting an interview, take the time to reflect on your job experience and quantify your accomplishments.
