Add Character:  %'s,  $'s  and  #'s:

Always use %,  $  and  #'s.

Percentages, numbers, and dollar totals stand out in the body of a resume.

Listed below are two examples of a job duty described with characters and without. By the given examples, you can see that being specific does not mean being long-winded.

Example 1

Ineffective: Account manager for Staffing Agency

Effective: Managed 10 strategic accounts billing an excess of $1.5MM annually

Example 2

Ineffective: Sold Sonoma County Wines to clients located in the Midwest

Effective: Increased sales by 21% in a 7-state territory