If your resume is not professionally done, highlighting your strengths and background, then you will get passed over.

- Drew Young, Director of Premium Sales, Philadelphia Eagles

Two of the most improperly used terms in resume writing (Results and Achievements). Do you know the difference between the two?

RESULTS: This term should be used when documenting the outcome of the implementation of a process, procedure, program, etc.. and normally connected with an organization.  Upper-Level Managers and Executives use the term when describing the success of or the performance of the implementation of specified programs and policies.

EX.CEO’s give quarterly earnings RESULTS of the companies they manage. Sales Managers give the results of specific territories.  Both provide results of the sale of a new product or service.

ACHIEVEMENTS: This term is personal in nature. It reflects individual accomplishments.

EX. An employee earning Salesman of the Quarter or Top Producer.  Also, athletic accolades are considered ACHIEVEMENTS.

When developing your Resume or CV be sure to make the distinction between the two terms. However, inappropriately using either word will probably not remove your candidacy for employment. This note is for informational purposes.