Accomplishments Are the New Responsibilities

Listing your job responsibilities on a resume may get you on an employer's job-candidate roster, but if you note some solid accomplishments as well, you may be able to make the jump onto a recruiter's short list. Terry Gallagher, president of Battalia Winston International, a New York-based executive search firm, says he places "three times as much value on results versus responsibilities on a resume."

But while touting your successes may be a winning strategy, figuring out what to include and how to convey it can be a challenge, say professional resume writers.