accomplishment
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For example, you could list a professional accomplishment: “Boosted sales by $1.5 million during the second quarter by adding 100 new clients.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mr. Ackroyd is admiring of Auden’s poetic accomplishment, from his recondite early work to the later, more conversational and religiously inspired verses that some critics have disliked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Also, running the Boston Marathon is obviously a huge accomplishment, but if you ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, you should lead with that and not save it for an interview years after you meet someone.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Winning back-to-back championships is an extraordinary accomplishment, and it reflects the talent, determination and character of everyone in the organization,” Walter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Kids were making bookmarks and placemats, and writing poems and stories about our big accomplishment.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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These types of specific accomplishments can be game changers on your résumé, because they help show your positive impact on a company during your time there.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
His career accomplishments include founding the National Museum of African American History and Culture and authoring numerous books, including one on the NMAAHC's creation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
McIlroy has previously played golf with Trump, who earlier this year praised the Northern Irishman's accomplishments on the course after winning back-to-back Masters titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Still, with all the aforementioned accomplishments, and decades later, Steinem said that her naysayers used her bunny work in an attempt to discredit her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
For example, even though Stephanie was apparently the most competent volunteer, she never bragged about her accomplishments; she hardly deemed them worth mentioning.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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