Resume Bullet Point Guide

This cheat sheet helps you craft impactful resume bullet points by focusing on action verbs and quantifiable outcomes.

Action Verbs Cheat Sheet: Use these powerful verbs to start your bullet points:

• Leadership: Directed, Supervised, Mentored, Delegated, Led, Coordinated
• Problem Solving: Resolved, Improved, Diagnosed, Streamlined, Enhanced, Analyzed
• Achievements: Accomplished, Increased, Reduced, Achieved, Delivered, Surpassed
• Collaboration: Partnered, Consulted, Facilitated, Engaged, Collaborated, Mediated
• Initiative: Launched, Designed, Initiated, Created, Pioneered, Implemented
• Technical Skills: Developed, Programmed, Automated, Engineered, Configured, Deployed

Quantifiable Outcomes: To make your bullet points stand out, incorporate measurable results:

• Percentages: Increased sales by 20%, Reduced errors by 15%
• Numbers: Managed a budget of $500,000, Supervised a team of 10
• Time: Delivered projects 2 weeks ahead of schedule
• Impact: Improved customer satisfaction scores by 30%

Example Prompts for ChatGPT:

• “Rewrite this bullet point to highlight quantifiable impact: ‘Managed team meetings.’ Include metrics and outcomes.”
• “Help me craft a bullet point that highlights leadership and results: ‘Organized team activities for project completion.’”

Sample Rewritten Bullet Points:

• “Supervised a team of 5 employees, increasing project efficiency by 20% and delivering results ahead of schedule.”
• “Implemented new training programs that reduced employee onboarding time by 25%.”