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Quantifying Your Experience and Accomplishments

1. How have you helped increase sales? Profits?


Explain in some detail, citing figures and specific examples.


2. Have you helped reduce costs? How?


Describe in some detail with specifics.


3. How much money did you account for?


Give examples as to your responsibilities. Explain how the budget was determined, and your role in overseeing your department's portion.


4. How many people did you supervise on your last job?


Explain the structure of your department and your role as manager.


5. Do you like working with figures more than words?


Be honest but positive.


6. In your current or last position, what features did you like the most? Least?


Be honest but put a positive spin on your least favorite duties.


7. In your current or last position, what are or were your five most significant accomplishments?


Refer to the key accomplishments already identified on your resume.

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