In this example, you’ll learn how to turn a generic description into an action-oriented bullet point.
➡️ GENERIC DESCRIPTION
⚈ Responsible for organizing events and panels.
Here, it is unclear what you did to organize events and panels, what skills you used, or what kind of events and panels you organized. As a result, you missed the opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
➡️ IMPACTFUL & CONCRETE DESCRIPTION
⚈Organised & coordinated bi-monthly panels on public health for 25-50 undergraduates.
⚈Selected and contacted more than 30 health professionals for panel participation.
⚈Publicized events through social media reaching more than 10k people.
There is a clear emphasis on organizational skills in the first bullet point. Additionally, it informs employers about the event’s scope, audience, and frequency. As a result, this effectively illustrates your abilities and experience.
The second bullet point refers to the research and interpersonal skills used to recruit panellists, demonstrating your ability to communicate with professionals outside of the university.
The third bullet highlights a specific business skill and/or the ability to be strategic in marketing, as well as familiarity with using social media for marketing purposes.
➡️ OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER
⚈Format and structure your resume in an easy-to-read manner
⚈Highlight only relevant education, competencies, skills and experience.
⚈Develop bullet points or statements to show relevant outputs.
⚈Write specifically about what you did and how you did it without being vague.
⚈Use strong action verbs to begin your bullet points or statements.
⚈Give the reader an understanding of the purpose, scope, and results of your work.
⚈Where possible, quantify your work and achievements.
⚈Examine each job posting & describe how your actions have impacted the organization in light of the job description.
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