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Job Description Phrases
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISEMENT CENTER
Resume Writing Guide

 
 

Credited with having accomplished…

Commended for…

Served as a _____ for _____ years before being promoted to …

Chosen from _____ staff members to …

Acquired knowledge of …

Organized and implemented new _____ system which increased efficiency in …

Trained and supervised …

Work required accuracy under pressure

In charge of …

Effective in … (preventing or minimizing employee theft)

Developed ability to (handle many tasks simultaneously)

Coordinate creative marketing displays

Assist (manager in …), etc.

Assigned overtime hours due to reputation for being a hard worker

Train new employees and organize work schedules …

Gained basic knowledge of (office) (restaurant) operations …

Recognized as … (top salesperson)…

Organized and maintained … (record system)

Deal with… (booking agents and club owners)

Assist customers, sell _____ equipment, operate cash register

Motivate and supervise employees in …

Recognized for effective customer service …

Implemented various ______ procedures.

Helped manage …

 

 

The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center is located in:
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074