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Resume queries

by mirantdon » Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:18 am
Hello

I am new to the application playground ,and I am still learning to deal with the different facets of it and the impact generated. Recently, I had to submit a resume for the application to one of the B schools. However, when I was goin through the sample resumes, I found that most of the resumes had quantitative backing behind each of the claims i.e , few of them had talked about the profitability generated , manhours reduced - all of which backed by solid numerical data. But, in my case, since I am a design engineer working with a shipbuilding unit, it is extremely difficult for me to quantify my achievements in terms of an numerical data.
In this scenario, can you ppl please chip in with your responses.

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by Stacey Oyler » Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:23 am
Hi,

Thanks for your post. I agree, it's not always easy or possible to use numerical data to support one's role on a resume. However, you do want to find ways to emphasize the impact your role has - whether that be on the company, the customer or even just your team. I've worked with plenty of engineers over the years and we are always able to find a way to convey impact - I'm sure you can too.

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