Your Accomplishments Are Evidence: Learn How to Use Them | JSG
About this session
This Job Strategy Group session focuses on helping job seekers recognize and use their accomplishments more effectively.
Many people have strong experience but struggle to explain what they achieved, how they contributed, or why their work mattered. Accomplishments can become evidence that strengthens resumes, interviews, LinkedIn profiles, and conversations with employers.
You will explore how to:
• Identify accomplishments from past roles and experiences
• Turn responsibilities into stronger achievement statements
• Use results, examples, and impact to show your value
• Build interview stories from real work experiences
• Strengthen job search materials with clearer evidence
This session is designed to help job seekers move beyond listing duties and start showing the value of their experience.
What to expect
• A brief, low-pressure networking activity at the beginning
• Examples of accomplishment statements
• Simple ways to identify results and impact
• Group discussion and Q&A
• Guidance from RochesterWorks career advisors
Who should attend
• Job seekers updating resumes or LinkedIn profiles
• Anyone who struggles to describe their accomplishments
• Career changers translating experience into a new field
• Job seekers preparing for interviews
Important notes
Please be prepared to:
• Participate and engage
• Have your camera on when possible
RochesterWorks is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 585-258-3500 or TTY 800-662-1220.
