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Sets
the direction for your search Showcases your skills, attributes and interests Highlights your progress, accomplishments and skills (essential elements) Elicits an interview
Transferable Skills
Transferable Skills are determined by your targeted: INDUSTRY FUNCTION COMPANY POSITION
Transferable Skills
Before:
Design and build responsibility of the 2002 Dodge Ram Truck program.
After:
Coordinated cross-functional team in the design and build of the 2002 Dodge Ram Truck. Managed $44 million in equipment and met all budgetary and timeline oriented milestones.
ACR
Action Active Verb/Skill Employed Context Background Information Result Results of Actions Redesigned the packaging of a leading parcel delivery company resulting in $1MM annual cost savings and 50% reduction in air pollutants.
Quantify Accomplishments
Analyzed
ash receptacle failures and identified design changes that improved customer satisfaction and reduced warranty costs by 92%. (Senior Engineer, Manufacturing)
Administered a $1M annual budget and negotiated maintenance contracts with agencies outside of the Army in support of $60M worth of equipment (Maintenance Manager, US Army)
Action Verbs
Before:
Analysis of marketing opportunities for strategic fit within scope of organization
After:
Analyzed all marketing opportunities ensuring their strategic fit within goals of organization.
-------------------------------------------------------------I am currently playing on the University of Michigan Mens Soccer team, in its first year as a varsity sport Selected to compete with the University of Michigans Mens Soccer Team in its first year as a varsity sport.
Additional Section
Examples:
Effectively invested and tracked life science portfolio, achieving a 42% gain in 2001. Avid runner; completed Chicago Marathon in 1998 and 2000 Volunteer basketball coach 2000-2001 Connoisseur of fine beef and pork barbeque
- Include core desired skills - Customize according to targeted industry, job function and/or company culture - Quantify your accomplishments - Include Interests and Hobbies - Send resume and cover letter via email or MTrack electronic drop
- Include information about health, marital status, or willingness to relocate - Misrepresent work/abilities - Use current company/function jargon -Use Purple Paper
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