Resume Tip #2 – The What and the So What

Everyone has accomplished a good deal on their job, so make sure you show the results.  

To accomplish this, make sure every bullet point covering your experience has both the WHAT and SO WHAT.   The best way to explain the difference is with an example.

·         WHAT ONLY:  Led merger integration team for $100 million acquisition

·         WHAT and SO WHAT: Led merger integration for $100 million acquisition and achieved $10 in cost savings as planned.

The WHAT is the action.   The SO WHAT is the accomplishment.