Would you serve a world-class dinner without wine? Why leave out results in your resume? Get ready. We are not talking about mind-numbing Key Job Requirements [KJRs].

Think S.T.A.R. - SiTuation. Action. Results.

Write (keyboard) a short story about what Problem, Situation or Opportunity you saw? Keep it brief.Example: "Pan of grease caught fire on the stove top."

Write what Action you took (what did you do?) to solve the Problem or fix the Situation or expand the Opportunity?Example: "In less than 60 seconds smothered flames with flour and called for help."

Write about Results?Example: "Prevented fire from spreading to rest of kitchen and according to the fire department kept damage to an estimated $1,000; the least damage fire-rescue people had seen in 56 kitchen fires."

Re-write (combine) Action and Result only into statement of accomplishment using guides: a) Be specific. Use numbers, percents, or dollar$, b) State how long it took to get results, c) Ask, "Is it believable?" and d) Own the result if you had 60% or more responsibility.

Compare what you write with this draft statement of accomplishment: "Limited fire damage to less than $1,000 in 47 seconds by smothering grease flames with flour. Fire chief said damage was lowest seen in 56 kitchen fires."
Just like the directions on the shampoo bottle: Repeat. You'll have accomplishments for each job you show on your resume and you'll be better prepared for your next interview because results matter to people who interview and hire people.

What's next? You are prepared to use statements of results or achievement in your a) Resume and at your b) next interview. A twofer.

Bonus: After thinking of three achievements you convince you there are no more. Not true. Think results; large, medium, and small. Think life achievements. As a lifeguard saved a life maybe more than one? Tutored or mentored someone who is now in college or is a university professor? Named "Employee or team member of the month, quarter, or year?" Blood donor gallon club member. Chaired school fund raiser. Interview you and toot your own horn. Hiring officials want to be sold. Sell 'em.

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