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The Accomplishments section of your resume includes an action-oriented description of your work.

This is an opportunity to impress the reader by highlighting the results and accomplishments of your career. Also use the Accomplishments section to let the reader know about your professional and personal traits, which may be valuable to your next employer.

The Accomplishments section of your resume can also have the following titles:

  • Academic Achievements
  • Achievements
  • Clients and Projects
  • Current Projects
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Key Events
  • Major Accomplishments
  • Professional Accomplishments
  • Professional Achievements
  • Professional Highlights
  • Projects
  • Projects and Activities
  • Recent Accomplishments
  • Selected Accomplishments
  • Selective Achievements
  • Successful Projects
  • Summary of Accomplishments
Topic

Topics in this section should summarize your abilities and accomplishments. Make the topics appropriate for your job objective. For example, if seeking a position in Purchasing, use titles such as Purchasing, Cost Analysis, Inventory Management, etc. Each topic with its description appears in your resume in the order it was entered. List topics in order of their importance to the position you are seeking.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Successfully established new Adult Day Health Care Program.
  • Balanced $1.5 million budget, resulting in impressive 15 percent profit margin.
  • Managed staff of 15 recruiters.