Write “Proficient In:” and list the languages/computer skills in which you are fluent. If you can speak some languages fluently, but can only write intermediately, note this in a parenthetical reference after you list the language. Include only areas in which you are truly proficient or fluent.

Top 15 Words to Include on Your Resume

1. Improved. Improved is another useful action verb to put in your resume.
2. Trained/Mentored. Words like “trained” and “mentored” are action verbs that show you have experience managing others.
3. Created.
4. Resolved.
5. Volunteered.
6. Influenced.
7. Increased/Decreased.
8. Ideas.

List of achievements

• Re-organized something to make it work better.
• Identified a problem and solved it.
• Come up with a new idea that improved things.
• Developed or implemented new procedures or systems.
• Worked on special projects.
• Received awards.
• Been complimented by your supervisor or co-workers.

Some examples of accomplishments are:

• Scholarships.
• Honor Roll inclusion for high grades.
• Awards won for specific activities or subjects (i.e., Most Valuable Player (MVP), Fine Art Award)
• Inclusion in student-related achievement publications (i.e., Who’s Who in American High Schools)
• Perfect attendance awards.

Example Answer for Your Greatest Achievement or Accomplishment (Entry-Level): My greatest professional achievement was completing my Bachelor’s degree in 4 years with a 3.8 GPA. I’m proud of this accomplishment and I feel that what I learned is going to give me a big advantage in my career now.

Three quick tips: Write down your accomplishments. List your previous jobs, from the most recent to the first job you had. Use this section to give ample space to write down your list of accomplishments. List all your contributions to these companies regardless of how small or big they are.

Resume accomplishments are achievements that are measurable. These accomplishments on a resume are different than duties or responsibilities in that duties and responsibilities are similar for any employee in a similar role, which accomplishments are unique, provable statistics.

‘My greatest achievement’ examples could include:

• Giving a great presentation at work.
• Beating sales targets.
• Training for and completing a marathon.
• Organizing a successful charity event.
• Mentoring a coworker or fellow student.

Be thoughtful and provide relevant information. Describe ways you enhanced existing or developed new skills and how they helped support your performance objectives and personal development. Be clear, concise, and honest when writing your self-assessment. Don’t exaggerate your accomplishments or omit obstacles.

• Talk about your achievements.
• Talk about a raise.
• Ask about the development of the business.
• Set clear goals.
• Give feedback to your manager.
• Ask how you can help.
• Suggest tools you need to do your job.
• Ask for clarification.

How can I document my accomplishments?

1. Maintaining a journal, spreadsheet, or online doc. Every time you hear yourself say “Winning!”, make a note of what you did and include the day’s date.
2. Keeping a physical folder.
3. Using Linkedin.
4. Trying an app.
5. Tweeting, Facebooking, and blogging.
6. Starting an online portfolio.

The 7 Best Ways to (Really) Track Employee Performance

1. #1 Set expectations and goals first.
2. #2 Measure both short-term and long-term.
3. #3 Go backwards.
4. #4 Check in often.
5. #5 Measure in a way that encourages working smarter, not longer.
6. #6 Always keep an eye on the bottom line.
7. #7 Ask the employees themselves.

Here are ways to keep track.

1. Take Contemporaneous Notes.
2. Take Screenshots of Everything.
3. Go Through Your Calendar.
4. Keep an Accomplishments Box.
5. Make a Spreadsheet.
6. Pretend You’re a Job Applicant.
7. Actively Seek Out Metrics.