Think about the key indicators of success

Take the time to really think about what essential figures and metrics are most important to a company.

Some of the vital figures and metrics you should think about are:

• Money
• Time
• Percentages
• Size

You should also think about what specific key figures you can use that demonstrate your key achievements and how you accomplished company and personal goals.

For example, if you work in digital marketing, increasing organic traffic to the website or boosting your social media followers might be some of your vital metrics.

Adding specific key indicators and metrics can help make your achievements stand out, even more, when you are applying for a specific role.

Use action words 

When you are writing examples of your key achievements and quantifying your results, always use action words. Make the hiring manager and recruiter aware of how you influenced positive changes, how you made a real difference and highlight the excellent results you accomplished.

Some of the action words you can use are:

• Increased
• Maximised
• Eliminated
• Reduced
• Organised

Add key figures to your profile

Throughout your CV, you will have many opportunities to highlight your achievements. However, there will be some sections where facts and figures will make a larger impact on your application.

If you have any key achievements that are particularly impressive or relevant to the role, you should include these in your personal profile at the top of your CV as this will give the hiring manager and recruiter a great impression straightaway.

You can use examples such as:

• I have increased the company’s organic traffic by 73% in the last year.
• Over the past three years, I have successfully completed four projects from start to finish, generating a total of £300,000 for our business.
• Increased sales from £2 million to £4 million in a one-year period.

Stand out from the crowd

Adding facts and figures to your CV is an important way to show your value and make your application stand out.

By proving your value, you will not only stand out from the crowd, but you will also attract the best employers as all your achievements will grab a hiring manager’s attention straightaway.