08/10/2023
How to write a 6-figure résumé using 4 simple elements (with examples)
⏳ TIME: in what time frame did you do something?
Example: Reduced time-to-hire by 12 days (now 45).
Example: Recruited over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff in ~24 months.
Example: Opened 8 new retail locations in 12 months 6% under budget.
💰 MONEY: how much did you make, save, or manage?
Example: Saved the company over $1.2M in external recruitment agency fees.
Example: Managed a 6-figure marketing budget for a global SaaS organization with over 100 employees.
Example: Reduced operational costs by 12% by renegotiating with suppliers.
👫 TEAM: what was the size and structure (+ responsibility)?
Example: One of 5 Leads reporting to the Managing Director (Canada) and responsible for leading the recruitment function in Canada.
Example: One of 12 Account Managers reporting to the Sales Manager and responsible for targeting SMBs in Western Canada.
Example: Led a team of 6 direct reports and responsible for leading the HR function for a 800 person food manufacturing organization.
🌎 SCOPE: What is the geographical reach, size of your portfolio, number of customers, etc?
Example: Helped launch the company's operations in Canada and grew the service across 5 provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Québec.
Example: Led marketing for over 20 industrial manufacturing products distributed in 4 countries.
Example: Managed over 200 accounts across Canada for a national cleaning supplies organization.
Top performers always talk in terms of TIME, MONEY, TEAM, and SCOPE. Use the above to frame your experience.
