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I worked for an executive recruiting and training firm for several years (My Qualification to respond)...

The biggest mistake MOST people make is filling out their job descriptions with what "TASKS" they performed at that job rather than the "RESULTS" that they got...

For instance:

Bad -

Director of IT, XYZ Systems 1999-Present

- Managed team of managers and programmers
- Facilitated installation of new software system
- Lead company in least problems blah blah
- Skilled communicator and multi-tasker
- Operated department with 25 employees


Much better:

Director of IT, XYZ Systems 1999-Present

- Selected new acct. software that saved $10 million on costs year 1
- Managed 25 employees who increased their performance review ratings one point each year
- Created an additional $22million in revenue each year up sequentially every quarter
- Developed new software product sold to over 20% of existing customer base.


See the difference... The first guy is a schmo who did his job and went home every day. The second guy got RESULTS, made changes, and measured what he did. You 'know' he was successful.

Good luck!