Presenting Your Skills in the Job Search

When presenting your skills to others, use concise statements that briefly describe the value you can bring to the organization. Highlight a strength you have, and show how you have used that strength to achieve results. This kind of statement is referred to as a Power Statement.

Presenting facts about your skills and experience is not boasting; it allows others to understand how you can add value to their organization. Power Statements strengthen interviews, resumes, and thank-you letters. "How forcible are right words!" Job 6:25

Here are a few examples of different types of achievements you could share:

Introduced the design of a new product line that became a best seller in the marketplace.

Developed a new employee training program that increased employee retention by more than 80 percent.

Organized a fundraising dinner and auction that increased donations by 20 percent.

Organized a two day conference for 500 young men and women ages 13-18 which included guest speakers and events.

Developed marketing materials for a two day conference for 500 young men and women ages 13-18 resulting in a 20% increase in attendance.

Sources:
"Presenting Your Skills", LDS Employment Resource Services