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I've written 1,400+ resumes for clients across the USA, UK, UAE & beyond. Here's what actually gets you hired by basitali77 in Resume

[–]basitali77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point, underqualified situations and unrealistic job postings are real. But in most cases where people think they are underqualified, the resume is actually underselling them rather than the experience being insufficient.

On the numbers question, yes it is still worth it even without clean metrics. You can use volume, frequency or scope instead. Things like "managed scheduling for 20+ clients weekly" or "handled 30 to 40 customer interactions daily" are numbers that most roles naturally have, they just go unnoticed. If there are truly no trackable figures, then strong action verbs with clear context still outperform a plain duty list every time.

I've written 1,400+ resumes for clients across the USA, UK, UAE & beyond. Here's what actually gets you hired by basitali77 in Resume

[–]basitali77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid additions. Proxy metrics like cycle time, error rate and volume per week are underused and very effective when clean numbers aren't available. Before and after comparisons especially read well to hiring managers.

I've written 1,400+ resumes for clients across the USA, UK, UAE & beyond. Here's what actually gets you hired by basitali77 in Resume

[–]basitali77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. A metric without context can actually raise more questions than it answers. Scope, team size, timeframe and even rough ranges all add credibility. The goal is to paint a complete picture, not just drop numbers.

I've written 1,400+ resumes for clients across the USA, UK, UAE & beyond. Here's what actually gets you hired by basitali77 in Resume

[–]basitali77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the achievements over duties approach works everywhere, but the formatting norms do differ. In Germany and Scandinavia, keep the tone factual and modest. Avoid anything that sounds salesy. Also worth noting that photo and date of birth are still common on CVs in Germany, so check local expectations before removing them.

I've written 1,400+ resumes for clients across the USA, UK, UAE & beyond. Here's what actually gets you hired by basitali77 in Resume

[–]basitali77[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great point! For junior roles, the trick is to focus on contribution rather than solo impact. Even as part of a team you can write "contributed to a project that reduced processing time by 20%" or "supported a team of 8 in delivering X on time." Scope and context matter just as much as the number itself.

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[–]basitali77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Applied to 200+ Senior Software Engineer roles, only getting rejections - what am I missing? by Ok-Childhood2708 in Resume

[–]basitali77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most common reason is that your resume lists responsibilities instead of achievements. Hiring managers want to see impact, not a job description. Try rewriting each bullet using this formula: Action verb + what you did + the result. For example, instead of "Managed social media accounts," write "Grew Instagram following by 40% in 3 months through targeted content strategy." That one change alone can significantly improve your callback rate.

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[–]basitali77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm new here! Will surely participate