Employers hire people to make their company better. Generate more sales. improve customer service. Create improvements in existing products and services. Be faster, leaner, and more efficient, etc.
Use simple, short sentences. Summarize each of your 3-5 most significant accomplishments. In 3 sentences or less. Include actual verifiable statistics.
Example: Improved customer service scores 13% annually over. Results: $3.4 million increase in repeat sales. Six % improved revenue flow-through on existing sales.
Provide enough information to create questions in reader’s mind. Or in AI algorithms.
Goal of your resume: Encourage reader to call to learn more about you then set up interview.
Tom Ferree is the founder of Ferree & Associates and SecureEmploy, organizations focused on helping companies find exceptional talent and helping professionals advance their careers. Since founding Ferree & Associates in 1977, Tom has worked extensively with hospitality companies, executives, and rising leaders across the industry. Through SecureEmploy, he shares practical career strategies, leadership insights, and real-world advice to help professionals grow their careers and help organizations build stronger teams.
