How to Write Resume Bullet Points
Bullet points carry almost all the weight on a resume, and most people write them as duty descriptions instead of achievement statements — a small shift that makes a large difference.
The formula
Action verb + what you did + measurable outcome. "Led a redesign of the checkout flow, reducing cart abandonment by 18%" hits all three; "Responsible for checkout flow" hits none.
Start with a strong verb, every time
"Led," "built," "reduced," "increased," "designed," "automated" — starting with a specific action verb immediately signals ownership. Avoid starting with "Responsible for" or "Worked on," which read as passive.
Add a number wherever one honestly exists
Percentages, time saved, team size, revenue, user counts — numbers make a bullet concrete and easier to evaluate at a glance. If an exact number isn't available, a reasonable estimate ("approximately," "over") is still stronger than no number at all.
Before and after examples
"Responsible for social media" becomes "Managed social media content across 3 platforms, growing follower count by 35% over 6 months." "Helped with customer support" becomes "Resolved an average of 40 customer tickets daily, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rating."
Keep each bullet to one line
A bullet that wraps to three lines usually contains two ideas that should be split, or unnecessary detail that should be cut. One clear achievement per bullet reads faster and scores better with both ATS and human reviewers.
Avoid repeating the same verb across bullets
Starting every bullet with "Managed" makes a resume feel repetitive fast. Vary the verbs across a role's bullet points while keeping each one specific and accurate to what actually happened.