| How do I show that I’m the best candidate?
SHOW you are the BEST candidate!
What are your top three qualifications that differentiate you from other potential candidates? How will you add value to this organization? Show rather than tell. Share the benefits you can add to the organization rather than simply telling them about your qualifications. Illustrate what you are capable of through your accomplishments.
Accomplishment Statements
Accomplishment statements are bullet pointed under each of your experiences, or listed as a short statement. Often, employers assume the best predictor of future performance is past performance. Showcase your accomplishments on your resume using CAR statements.
CAR Statements (Challenge, Action, Result)
Challenge - What was a problem you identified and addressed? What was the context of the issue?
Action - What did you specifically do to solve the problem?
Result - Who or what was impacted and how? Quantify your results - i.e., how many people were assisted or how were resources developed, saved or acquired?