Resume Quotes

Using quotes gives credibility to your résumé and makes it stand out from the crowd.

Quotes are powerful techniques because they do more than just prove your claims. They make employers curious about you. Which makes them more likely to call and find out more.

Examples:

Described as a “good lateral thinker” by supervisor, who added: “David is able to look at all sides of a situation, allowing him to be more effective in troubleshooting.”
President said: “I have rarely experienced a person with so much enthusiasm, dedication and drive as Mike.”
Cited by technical writers for my ability to explain difficult concepts in clear terms.

You may not be able to find written quotes. That’s OK. Try to recall good things that managers/clients have said about you. As long as they really said it, you can use these indirect quotes in the résumé.

Example indirect quote:

Cited by supervisor for problem-solving skills and ability to train staff.

Don’t use more than two or three quotes. If you do, you may clutter up the résumé and distract the reader.

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