Sabina Nawaz, a former senior HR director at Microsoft, emphasizes the importance of specificity and collaboration on resumes.
She advises against vague phrases like “I facilitated” and encourages clear, impactful statements, such as “I gathered data and provided analysis that helped us land the client.”
Nawaz also values candidates who highlight teamwork, as it shows their ability to collaborate effectively.
While mentioning teamwork once or twice is sufficient, too many solo accomplishments may raise questions.
Her key advice: be specific about what you contributed and show that you worked well with others to achieve success.