Employers value a candidate’s results, not just their job responsibilities

When evaluating resumes, employers focus on a candidate’s specific results, not just a list of their job responsibilities. This is discussed in an article by HeadHunter Kyrgyzstan, based on comments from HR manager Alexandra Morenko.

As an example, the company cites the description of experience on social media. The phrase “was responsible for promoting the company” does not demonstrate the effectiveness of the work. A more specific description reflects the result—for example, a 35% increase in audience engagement over six months. This figure is provided in the article as an example.

According to HeadHunter, achievements can be described in terms of sales trends, changes in expenses, task completion timelines, the number of projects, or the scope of responsibility. At the same time, the candidate must be prepared to substantiate the metrics provided.

The company also notes that resumes should be tailored to a specific job opening: highlight relevant skills and experience that match the employer’s requirements.

The article does not provide statistics on what percentage of employers in Kyrgyzstan use such criteria when selecting candidates.