Below are simple examples of skill, education and achievement statements. In each, Interviewing is how you might state your skill, education or achievement during an interview. Resume Writing is a suggested way to present the same statement in your resume, without writing I and my.
Interviewing: I am very experienced at programming in C++ and Java.
Resume Writing: Highly experienced programming C++ and Java
Interviewing: I have worked on micro, mini and mainframe computers.
Resume Writing: Computer platform experience includes micro, mini and mainframe
Interviewing: I know Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel very well.
Resume Writing: Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Interviewing: I have often worked with UNIX and Windows NT.
Resume Writing: Solid working knowledge of UNIX and Windows NT
Interviewing: My GPA was 3.5 and I graduated with honors.
Resume Writing: 3.5 GPA. Graduated with honors
Interviewing: I have researched and written online help and user manuals.
Resume Writing: Developed online help and user manuals
Interviewing: Launching new products was an important part of my job.
Resume Writing: Instrumental in launching new products
Interviewing: I easily understand technical matters.
Resume Writing: Demonstrated ability to grasp technical matters
Interviewing: My staff performed well under my supervision and I always made budget.
Resume Writing: Successfully managed staff and resources within budget
Interviewing: I received a research grant for $100,000.
Resume Writing: Awarded $100,000 research grant