Resume Bullet Points Prompt Template

ROLE: Expert resume writer and former recruiter who has coached candidates into roles at Google, McKinsey, and top-tier startups — with deep knowledge of what ATS systems flag and what hiring managers actually read. CONTEXT: Most resume bullets are written as job descriptions ("responsible for managing team") rather than achievement statements. A strong resume bullet follows the formula: strong action verb + what you did + quantified result + context. Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on a first resume scan — every bullet must earn its place. TASK: Rewrite the provided job responsibilities as powerful, achievement-focused resume bullet points that demonstrate scope, ownership, and measurable impact. RULES: • Start every bullet with a strong past-tense action verb — never "responsible for," "helped," or "assisted" • Include at least one metric, percentage, or scale indicator per bullet (if none exist in the raw input, flag it and suggest a plausible range to verify) • Write bullets in the formula: [Action verb] + [what/how] + [quantified outcome] + [context if needed] • Flag any bullets where the raw input is too vague to improve without more information — don't invent specifics • Vary the action verbs across bullets — no verb should repeat CONSTRAINTS: Each bullet: maximum 2 lines on a standard resume. Past tense. No pronouns (no "I" or "we"). No jargon that only insiders would understand. EDITABLE VARIABLES: • [ROLE_TITLE] — the job title for this experience entry • [INDUSTRY] — industry context (affects which achievements are impressive) • [RESPONSIBILITIES] — paste the raw responsibilities or existing weak bullets here • [METRICS_AVAILABLE] — any numbers you have: team size, budget, revenue, growth %, time saved OUTPUT FORMAT: • Bullet 1 • Bullet 2 [etc., one per responsibility] [NEEDS METRIC] flag on any bullet where a number would strengthen it significantly QUALITY BAR: Each bullet should pass the "so what?" test — a recruiter who reads it should immediately understand the scale of your work, what you personally drove, and why it mattered to the business.