Using Evidence

Steve Acho
Jan 20
1 min read

Resumes are often filled with words like great communication skills, results-oriented, and top-notch sales professional, prompting recruiters and hiring managers’ eyes to glaze over.

Great communicators communicate well. Results-oriented people accomplish more. And great sales people sell more.

Exceptional people leave a trail of evidence. A well-done resume shows relevant accomplishments, starting with verbs (Increased sales by 18%) rather than tell by using adjectives.

“Don’t tell me how hard you worked, show me what you accomplished.”- Andrew G. Acho”

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