The Power of Numbers: How to Quantify Your Achievements on a Resume

Instead of saying "Managed social media accounts," say "Increased social media engagement by 40% over six months." Numbers are powerful. They provide concrete evidence of your impact and are far more impressive to a hiring manager than a simple list of duties.

Review your work experience and look for opportunities to quantify your accomplishments. Did you increase revenue? By how much? Did you save the company money? How much? Did you improve a process? By what percentage?

Even if you don't have exact numbers, you can often estimate. Using phrases like "approximately" or "over" is perfectly acceptable. Quantifying your achievements is one of the most effective ways to make your resume stand out and demonstrate your value.