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title: "Resume Tip: Be Specific With Your Accomplishments"
description: CCS, a leading construction staffing firm in the greater Charlotte area, discusses resume tips.
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# [Resume Tip: Be Specific With Your Accomplishments](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2019/03/19/resume-tip-be-specific-with-your-accomplishments)

 Written by [HMG Admin](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/hmg-admin) | Mar 19, 2019 1:26:37 PM

Job seekers know the importance of creating the ideal resume. But most don’t know the secret to a perfect set of application materials: specifics. Only novice candidates think that a longer resume holds more merit than a concise one. If you’re looking for a new position, it’s essential to make sure your employer knows precisely what you’re capable of. Here’s our resume tip: Be specific.

**Job Experience**

When you add to your resume, spend some time on the duties of each position you’ve held. Take a second look at what you’ve written down, and make sure it’ll impress a hiring manager. Even if your day-to-day tasks don’t speak to your strongest abilities, use this space to focus on the most impressive aspects of your performance in each role. If you spearheaded a project or trained staff members, this can show leadership. Most job seekers find it helpful to keep a running list during their tenure at a job of every task and project they are responsible for. It helps you keep your resume up to date and reminds you of your professional prowess.

**Skill Set**

Your abilities can make a difference as you work to perfect your resume. Some employers focus on work experience and education, but others will go straight to your skills section seeking proficiency in a specific software or skill. Any experience with machinery, processes, and tech should be included in this section to show off everything you are capable of.

**Leadership Capabilities**

Often it’s hard to express intangible qualities like leadership and charisma. What you can do is paint a picture with your descriptions and show your capability for growth. Instead of a simple description like “Oversaw a team of twelve,” explain why you were instrumental to employee growth. Talk about how you trained them to improve hard and soft skills, or discuss how you led a team through a successful project.

 

For more tips on finding the perfect position, [CCS Construction Staffing](http://staffccs.com) has your back. Our staffing experts know exactly what it takes to appeal to an employer, and how to identify the right fit. [Contact us](https://www.staffccs.com/construction-staffing-companies/) today to learn more.

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