So just how many bullet points per job should you put on a resume?
As a personal marketing expert who writes a lot of resumes for clients, and has created DIY Resume Templates for those who want to do it themselves, I can tell you that hiring managers prefer succinct bullet points and no more than 6 on your most recent position (plus one achievement point), and then keep it to 4 for subsequent positions.
Example of Six Bullet Points on a Resume
Here is a good example for a Customer Service Manager:
- Lead a team of 10 customer success representatives for a provider of supply chain software.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Proactively identify customer issues and drive swift, effective resolutions.
- Act as the voice of the customer advocating for their needs and relaying their feedback.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing the customer experience.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, delivering strategic guidance and support to internal teams.
- Key Achievements: Increased customer retention rate by 15% YoY through proactive engagement and strategic account reviews.
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Now, the reason I say you can get away with six here is because they are one liners, but they say a lot in that one line. They are keyword loaded, and they mimic the tasks most hiring managers look for in this type of position.
Example of Four Bullet Points on a Resume
Now, for the next position, the points can come down to four:
- Led onboarding and initial training for new clients at a fully remote SaaS company.
- Provided timely, empathetic support across chat, email, and phone channels.
- Troubleshooted and resolved technical issues, collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutions.
- Monitored client engagement and proactively addressed usage gaps.
- Key Achievements: Built trusted relationships with 30+ key clients, leading to increased engagement and positive feedback in follow-up surveys.
However, keep in mind it does depend on the position. If you are a top executive, those six points could stretch to eight as there are more high level tasks that hiring managers would like to see, and likely more quantifiable achievements. But for most resumes, a good rule of thumb is 6 points + 1 achievement point for the most recent position, then 4 points + 1 achievement point for the next two to three positions. Try to keep your resume to no more than 4 positions.
Be sure to also read: 3 Tips for a Successful Resume
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