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7 Ways to Write Achievements Section in a Resume with Examples

Writing strong achievements on your resume helps recruiters see your impact. Here are 7 ways to do it.

  1. Quantify: Add numbers (percentages, dollar amounts, time saved). "Increased sales by 20%," "Reduced costs by $50K."
  2. Use strong verbs: Led, Managed, Increased, Developed, Implemented, Reduced, etc.
  3. Show scope: "Led team of 8," "Managed $2M budget," "Served 500+ clients."
  4. Focus on outcomes: What changed? Revenue, efficiency, satisfaction, quality.
  5. Use the employer\'s language: Mirror keywords from the job description where they fit.
  6. Keep bullets parallel: Similar structure and length. One to two lines per bullet.
  7. Put the best first: Lead with the strongest achievement in each role.

Examples

• Led cross-functional team of 8 to deliver project on time and under budget.
• Increased customer satisfaction score by 15% through new feedback process.
• Managed $2M budget and reduced costs by 10%.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I write achievements on my resume?
    Use strong verbs, quantify (numbers, percentages, dollar amounts), show scope, and focus on outcomes. Keep bullets parallel and put the best first.
  • What are good resume achievements?
    Achievements that show impact: increased revenue, reduced costs, improved satisfaction, led teams, delivered projects. Quantify where possible.
  • Should every bullet have a number?
    Not every one, but include numbers where you can. They make achievements more impactful.
  • How many achievements per job?
    Usually 2–5 per job. Focus on the strongest, most relevant achievements.