It’s not what you’ve done; it’s what
you have accomplished that matters
As a recruiting and placement firm with 7 search
consultants, we look at hundreds of resumes a day. The one thing that is lacking in almost every
resume is a list of things you accomplished, not what team you were on or what
your team did, what we need to know is what did you personally accomplish. Take a serious look at your work
history. What we see most often is
something like this;
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Developed, initiated, maintained and revised
policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and
its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
·
Managed day-to-day operation of the compliance
program.
·
Developed and periodically reviewed and updated
Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing
guidance to management and employees.
·
Collaborated with other departments to direct
compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and
resolution.
·
Consulted with general counsel as needed to
resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
·
Responded to alleged violations of rules,
regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct by evaluating or
recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
·
Developed and provided oversight for a system
for uniform handling of such violations.
Accomplishments, for the most part, that comes down to three
things; How much money did you make the company; How much money did you save
the company; What process improvements did you develop and implement in the
company.
Accomplishments show the reader what’s in it for them. What is the compelling reason for the Hiring
Manager to pick up the phone and call you?
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. After all, the resume doesn’t get you the
job, it gets you the interview. Make the
Hiring Manager say “AHH” with your list of solid accomplishments. Help the Hiring Manager tune into their favorite
station; WIIFM
David (Mac) McElhaney
Managing Partner
Global Recruiters of Huntsville
Global Recruiters of Huntsville
102 Clinton Ave, West
Suite 201
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1444 Ext
201
Fax: 256-418-4485
Mobile: 407-341-4462
