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From Duties to Achievements: Writing CV Bullets That Prove Impact
A simple template for turning responsibilities into measurable, credible achievements.
The Proof Formula
Recruiters skim for proof. A good bullet makes your contribution obvious, specific, and believable.
Result + Action + Scope (RAS) or Action + Scope + Result (ASR)
Use RAS when your metric is strong and self-explanatory. Use ASR when scope or context needs to come first for the result to make sense.
Before & After Examples
Weak
"Managed sales pipeline."
Result-first (metric is clear)
"Increased qualified pipeline by €420k by introducing a weekly qualification process."
Weak
"Led a project team."
Action-first (scope matters)
"Led 12-person team to deliver ERP migration, cutting costs by €2M annually."
When hard numbers are not available
Not every role has clear metrics. For early-career positions, humanities, social roles, or support functions, focus on qualitative impact or proxy metrics that still show scope and outcome.
- Qualitative impact: improved process clarity, reduced team confusion, positive client feedback, fewer errors.
- Proxy metrics: class size taught, budget managed, tickets resolved per week, events coordinated, stakeholders supported.
Weak Example
"Helped with onboarding."
Strong Example
"Redesigned onboarding materials for 15-person team, reducing new-hire ramp-up questions by half."
Writing Tips
- Write the duty in plain words.
- Add the "why it mattered" (user, team, revenue, cost, risk).
- Add one detail that proves it (metric, tool, scale, constraint, timeframe).
- Trim to one line if possible. Keep the strongest claim at the front. (Exception: at executive level, 2-line bullets are fine for a few high-stakes achievements where strategy, scale, and complexity need room.)
How the app supports this
AI-generated achievements
The AI generates achievement bullets using the same RAS/ASR structure - leading with metrics when strong, or with scope when context matters. It adapts bullet count to your career level (3-4 for entry, 4-5 for mid, 5-6 for executive). Always review and keep only claims you can defend with real evidence.
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