Impact Maker Template: Every Line Ends in a Result

The Impact Maker template enforces one style: every bullet states the result before the task. If you cannot find a number for a past role, that signals you were not measuring your work — not that the template does not suit you. It may be the first thing you gain from it.

The steps

1. Write a summary that opens with your strongest result, not your job title
2. Rephrase every experience bullet: the verb, what changed, the number
3. Delete any bullet you cannot evidence, or fold it into a larger one
4. Add a section listing the metrics you track in your current role
5. Read it back and confirm at least one number appears per section

Practical tips

• The number need not be financial — saved time or fewer complaints counts too
• Without an exact figure, use an honest estimate rather than false precision
• Use it for roles governed by metrics: sales, marketing, operations, support

Common mistakes to avoid

• Inventing numbers you never measured, which collapses at the first detailed question
• Foregrounding impressive figures unrelated to your own contribution

Frequently asked questions

Who is this template for?

Any role measured by indicators: sales, marketing, operations, customer service, project management, and technical roles measured on time and performance.

What if my job has no numbers?

Every job has some measure: clients served, turnaround time, volume handled, error rate. Find the metric your manager cared about and write that.

Links for this guide

• See the Impact Maker template
• See phrasing examples