Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 15
WRITE YOUR OWN ACCOMPLISHMENTSTATEMENTS
Problem
Action
Result
(The need/challengeaddressed)
Final Bullet
Problem
Action
Result
(The need/challengeaddressed)
Final Bullet
Problem
Action
Result
(The need/challengeaddressed)
Final Bullet
CHECKLIST FOR WRITING ACCOMPLISHMENTSTATEMENTS
0
Start with a strong action verb (i.e., Created, Managed, Spearheaded, etc.).
•
•
Avoid using weak verbs like "assisted" or "helped"
See our Action Verbs handout for help with this
0
Ensure bullets are 1-2 lines long.
0
Quantify your impact using numbers and metrics.
•
•
0
Did your accomplishment save the business/organization time? Increase revenue? Improve customer
experience? You may not have metrics for every bullet but include them where you can!
Don't use filler words (i.e., "various," "multiple").
•
0
Short, concise bullets are key to your resume's readability. Any longer, and they are unlikely to be fully read.
Instead, be specific by using numbers. For instance, avoid saying "implemented multiple features;" instead,
say you "implemented 10+ features."
Remove personal pronouns ("I," "my," "their").
CAREER GUIDE 2025
13
