{"id":493330,"date":"2022-09-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=493330"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:16:22","slug":"step-by-step-guide-tracking-work-accomplishments-resume-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/cover-letters-resumes\/step-by-step-guide-tracking-work-accomplishments-resume-use\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Your Work Accomplishments for Resume Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated February 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Employers care more about results than responsibilities<\/strong> \u2014 tracking your accomplishments consistently ensures you always have proof of impact ready for resume and interview use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a simple system<\/strong> (spreadsheet, digital doc, or running note) to document wins in real time so you\u2019re never scrambling to remember metrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the PAR method<\/strong> (Problem, Action, Results) to capture meaningful context and measurable outcomes for each accomplishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantifying results with metrics<\/strong> like revenue, efficiency gains, scale, or timeframe makes your resume significantly more persuasive \u2014 especially for remote roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rewrite accomplishments to lead with results,<\/strong> provide context, and align with the requirements of your target job to maximize impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers don\u2019t just want to see what you were responsible for \u2014 they want proof of what you actually achieved. Results matter. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who can step in, solve problems, and contribute to business goals from day one. That expectation can be even higher in remote and hybrid roles, where independence, clarity, and follow-through are essential and there\u2019s often less day-to-day oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re applying for a remote job, one of the strongest ways to stand out is by clearly communicating your accomplishments. The challenge? Many jobseekers only start thinking about their accomplishments for resume use when they\u2019re already updating or scrambling to submit an application. By then, key metrics are fuzzy, wins are forgotten, and strong examples get left out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that tracking your wins doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. With a simple system in place, you can consistently capture your results and turn them into powerful resume content whenever opportunity knocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_27710233-dae5-4b50-8a24-bf350cc18a4a\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Keywords and Formatting for ATS Friendly Resumes Watch the Recording image\" class=\"wp-image-598206\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/03\/VirtualVocations_CareerCoaching_KeywordsandFormattingforATS-FriendlyResumes_WatchtheRecording1080x1080.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/keywords+%26+formatting+for+ats-friendly+resumes+recruiters+will+notice-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keywords &amp; Formatting for ATS-friendly Resumes Recruiters Will Notice<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_28f1e0b7-a1d2-4052-a0f9-6bd0c6c25b00\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-learn-to-identify-your-accomplishments-for-resume-use\"><strong>Step 1: Learn to Identify Your Accomplishments for Resume Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do when tracking accomplishments for resume and interview use is <a href=\"https:\/\/alis.alberta.ca\/look-for-work\/how-to-identify-your-accomplishments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning to identify your accomplishments<\/a>. This is trickier than it seems because it\u2019s important to be objective. Don\u2019t overlook a potential achievement because you don\u2019t think it\u2019s important enough. Also, try not to overinflate an activity based on your personal viewpoint. Your current\/potential employer is who you\u2019re trying to impress here. What will that person think is important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try asking yourself the following questions to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-6d63927f-77ac-49aa-b94c-ef144a885a67\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0daf6338-cc5c-48d9-83eb-a3accaef366e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>In what areas do I excel<\/strong> in my performance appraisals?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-bd7ab3f7-b7cb-4ee3-80a3-234e52d9b693\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Where do I go above and beyond,<\/strong> assisting outside of my job scope?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-db618953-7d8a-48a9-88d1-108a15bfd958\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>When am I recognized and praised<\/strong> by supervisors, customers, and coworkers?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-develop-a-process-to-help-track-your-accomplishments\"><strong>Step 2: Develop a Process to Help Track Your Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to identify an accomplishment, it also needs to be documented. Memories are fallible, and files and data get lost and left behind when you change jobs. Having a system in place to capture your accomplishments as they happen is the best investment of time you can make in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system you develop needs to be quick and easy, one that captures all the necessary data without being cumbersome and overly detailed. You can write down your wins on scraps of paper and put them in a big jar, create a list on a big white board in your office, or keep a digital spreadsheet. Whatever works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-capture-and-record-the-most-important-information\"><strong>Step 3: Capture and Record the Most Important Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what information to record is another critical element in tracking accomplishments for resume use. It\u2019s easy to be too brief, returning to the accomplishment only to realize you forgot vital elements. It\u2019s also easy to include too much information, adding unnecessary details and going on tangents. A brief paragraph should be enough to capture the most valuable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to make sure you have the information you need is to follow the \u2018PAR\u2019 method. \u2018PAR\u2019 stands for problem, action, and results. When tracking accomplishments for resume use, the PAR method includes the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-3f7ccc76-9a25-4345-9ed3-44e05d907b1a\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a70cccb6-c886-4f9a-b997-30722b8fbc32\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Identify<\/strong> the responsibility, goal, or issue at work (the problem)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a7469c3e-8cc0-4dfe-ab2b-928827a408ab\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Explain<\/strong> how you addressed the problem (the action)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-10a4e16f-460c-43e6-8ec4-6d7821ab94b9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Summarize<\/strong> the outcomes or impact of the action (the results)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_37dd7bea-83af-417e-8614-c490e51fdb97\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Resume Creation Guide\" class=\"wp-image-406701\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/ResumeCreationGuide.png 2000w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/resume+creation+guide-33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn current industry standards for basic resume formatting for common sections<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_6387f545-66e2-418f-866f-79005cbe99d7\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-gather-data-related-to-your-accomplishments\"><strong>Step 4: Gather Data Related to Your Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one problem people have when it comes to tracking their accomplishments is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/measure-of-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gathering data to illustrate success.<\/a> For each one you identify, also identify what metrics you can use to measure your progress. Accomplishments for resume use can be measured based on a variety of metrics:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-9a49d90b-c1fa-4102-9688-632daaa5e20c\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-39b0a4a6-4375-4e60-b6e3-3dda80beb219\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Results\/Outcomes<\/strong>. This would be dollars earned or saved, the amount sold, or problems solved. These are the most impressive metrics because they illustrate you have a direct impact on the company\u2019s bottom line.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1754360b-77a4-4142-8336-c8346c608a15\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Scale<\/strong>. This refers to numbers that indicate the extent of your responsibilities. For example, how many people you manage, how many clients you serve, or how much money is in your budget. Scale metrics are most impactful when you can show progress, such as increasing the number of people you manage.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e9e24514-f99d-4eb7-94f4-e9b236e2462b\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Timeframe<\/strong>. These metrics are used to measure accomplishments regarding volume and efficiency. Examples include how many phone calls you respond to daily, or how many months you finished a project ahead of schedule.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Many times, your employer will collect all this data for you. Other times, success can be more difficult to quantify. If you are unable to attach a number or percentage to your achievements, you can use more general terms to indicate your accomplishments. For example, you \u201cincreased\u201d efficiency by implementing a new filing system. You can also provide estimates if you feel comfortable. For instance, you \u201creduced file retrieval time approximately 50% by implementing a new filing system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-rewrite-your-accomplishments-for-maximum-impact\"><strong>Step 5: Rewrite Your Accomplishments for Maximum Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you are collecting and recording the right information, you need to use it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/overcoming-anxiety-accomplishments-on-your-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">craft impactful statements for your resume<\/a>. Using the PAR information, the ideal structure for an accomplishment statement is to begin with the results followed by critical context that illustrates why the results are important. Numbers alone do not tell the story. Selling $100,000 worth of products is only impressive when you explain that you doubled sales in six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding what accomplishments to highlight on your resume, you will also benefit from researching your target positions to identify common job requirements. This is because the achievements that are most important in your current position may not impress your next employer. Remember, your potential employer is interested in proof that you can do the job they are hiring for, not that you can do your current job. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of common mistakes people make when writing resume accomplishments include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sounds-like-job-duty-or-responsibility\"><strong>Sounds Like Job duty or Responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Wrong:<\/em><\/strong> Short-term engagements included digital forensics investigations with one cyber incident response involving inappropriate use and Intellectual property theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Right:<\/em><\/strong> Resolved a critical cyber incident by conducting an effective digital forensic investigation to uncover inappropriate use of digital resources and intellectual property theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_0defb99f-7cf6-48d0-a4bc-69530653064a\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538174\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/CareerAccomplishmentTrackingSpreadsheetCareerCenterCover.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/career+accomplishment+tracking+spreadsheet-138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This downloadable spreadsheet allows you to log all of your professional achievements in one place, providing you with a record of your value and capabilities in the workplace<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_f9d80106-0156-4521-826a-7b3fd90626bd\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-burying-the-lead\"><strong>Burying the Lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Wrong:<\/em><\/strong> Planned and executed a digital marketing campaign to introduce a new product line that resulted in sales exceeding targets within two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Right:<\/em><\/strong> Exceeded sales targets within two months by planning and executing an innovative and effective digital marketing campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-not-providing-context\"><strong>Not Providing Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Wrong:<\/em><\/strong> Achieved sales of $1.2M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Right:<\/em><\/strong> Achieved sales of $1.2M in 2021, a 20% increase over 2020, because of deepening relationships with current clients to expand contracted services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-too-long-or-wordy\"><strong>Too Long or Wordy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Wrong:<\/em><\/strong> Worked on the adaptivity of the clinic intranet by completing content updates for individual units and departments with news, content, updated information and standard forms that benefited each team. Used the Intranet platform to communicate organization-wide news as well as developed a safety page with important guidelines for clinical and support teams in the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Right:<\/em><\/strong> Enhanced the clinic intranet by updating the content for individual units, communicating organization-wide news, and developing a safety page with important guidelines for clinical teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional <a href=\"https:\/\/novoresume.com\/career-blog\/how-to-write-your-achievements-in-your-resume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">examples of accomplishments<\/a> can be found in many online resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_c6919f45-a843-4127-aa64-a8a62a62b678\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494629\" style=\"width:331px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/09\/CareerWinsTrackerCoverImage.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/career+wins+tracker+worksheets-102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These worksheets will help you evaluate, track, and organize your professional achievements to save time when updating your resume during your remote job search<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_0b42d98f-e191-417a-923d-ebdd34f08b9f\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-create-star-stories-from-your-accomplishments\"><strong>Step 6: Create STAR Stories from Your Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another use for your accomplishment information is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/effective-answers-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create engaging stories<\/a> to tell during behavioral interviews, sometimes called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/star-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STAR interviews<\/a>. Increasingly, an individual\u2019s hireability is evaluated based on how they respond to situations. Some of this information is gleaned from the accomplishments you listed on your resume. However, during the interview, you are expected to expand on these accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to flesh out your accomplishments into engaging stories is to use a classic 5-step storytelling approach that involves the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-994dd4a4-8a70-4df1-8e0f-3ee3f36a1abb\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-70749167-4cef-4455-985a-e05db8eb362c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Introduce<\/strong> the problem.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2eafc955-5937-44c4-bf68-2336933f74fd\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Describe<\/strong> the initial situation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7389a7c0-1e31-4e39-8036-06082b990cba\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Identify<\/strong> and describe the key insight that helped you solve the problem.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c367c330-06cb-4be6-882a-9754df5af760\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Explore<\/strong> <strong>the problem<\/strong> further.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c272a589-c1ba-4147-9440-48bb55569732\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Explore the solution<\/strong>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Using the steps outlined above, spend a little time every month to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/career+wins+tracker+worksheets-102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update your list of accomplishments for resume use<\/a>. Create impactful statements and craft engaging stories about your successes. The time you devote now will save you time in the future. It could also be key to securing the job of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-why-is-it-important-to-track-accomplishments-for-resume-use\"><strong>1. Why is it important to track accomplishments for resume use?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking accomplishments helps you present measurable proof of your impact instead of listing job duties. Employers want to see results, not just responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-how-often-should-i-update-my-accomplishment-tracker\"><strong>2. How often should I update my accomplishment tracker?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, update it monthly or immediately after completing a major project. Regular updates prevent important details from being forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-what-if-i-don-t-have-exact-numbers-to-quantify-my-achievements\"><strong>3. What if I don\u2019t have exact numbers to quantify my achievements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If exact data isn\u2019t available, use percentages, estimates, or qualitative indicators like \u201cincreased,\u201d \u201cstreamlined,\u201d or \u201cimproved\u201d \u2014 but always provide context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-what-s-the-difference-between-a-job-duty-and-an-accomplishment\"><strong>4. What\u2019s the difference between a job duty and an accomplishment?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A duty describes what you were responsible for. An accomplishment explains how well you performed that responsibility and the measurable results you achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-can-tracking-accomplishments-help-with-interviews-too\"><strong>5. Can tracking accomplishments help with interviews, too?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Your documented achievements can be expanded into STAR-style stories for behavioral interviews, helping you clearly explain how you solve problems and deliver results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Which of these steps do you think are critical to tracking achievements?<\/strong><\/em> <em><em><em><em>Connect with Virtual Vocations on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocations\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\"><em>X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualvocations\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to share your thoughts and tips. 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