Bullet Point

A single line in your work experience describing one specific achievement.

A bullet point is a single line or sentence in the work experience section of your resume that describes one specific task, responsibility, or achievement. Modern resumes use bullet points instead of paragraphs because they're easier to scan and force you to be concise.

A strong bullet point follows the action verb + task + result formula. Each bullet should be one to two lines long. Most jobs warrant 3 to 6 bullets; older or less relevant jobs can have fewer. Every bullet should add new information — don't repeat what's already obvious from your job title.