Structuring Your Work Experience
For each position, include: job title, company name, location, dates of employment, and 3-6 bullet points. List positions in reverse chronological order, starting with your current or most recent role.
Writing Powerful Bullet Points
Use the Action Verb + Task + Result formula:
- Start every bullet with a strong action verb
- Describe what you did specifically
- Quantify the impact with numbers, percentages, or dollar amounts
Example: "Implemented automated testing pipeline that reduced bug reports by 40% and shortened release cycles from 2 weeks to 3 days."
Action Verbs to Use
Replace weak verbs like "helped," "worked on," and "was responsible for" with power verbs:
- Leadership: Directed, Spearheaded, Orchestrated, Championed
- Achievement: Exceeded, Surpassed, Outperformed, Transformed
- Creation: Developed, Designed, Launched, Pioneered
- Improvement: Streamlined, Optimized, Revamped, Enhanced
- Analysis: Evaluated, Assessed, Forecasted, Identified
What to Include and Exclude
- Include: Relevant accomplishments, promotions, key projects, team size managed
- Exclude: Routine tasks, irrelevant job duties, reasons for leaving, salary information
- Focus on the last 10-15 years of experience
- Older positions can be listed briefly with just title, company, and dates