In the opening statement, refer the reader to the KSA (Evaluation/Rating/Ranking Factor) you are addressing.
- "In my current position as a ____ with the ____, I have had extensive experience with...."
- "In the course of my duties as a ____, I am responsible for...."
- "During my tenure with ____, a substantial part of my duties have included...."
- "My ability to ____ was gained through formal education augmented by over ____ years of practical experience as a ____ for the ____."
- "Since ____, I have been a ____ with the ____ and responsible for...."
Give examples that clearly demonstrate your knowledge, skills and abilities.
- "In one instance I...."
- "When I started on the job we had a recurring problem with...."
- "One major project involved...."
- "My supervisor selected me to serve on a task force to...."
- "I collaborated with a team to...."
Take your examples one step further. Look for key results. Quantify if possible.
- "The new procedures I instituted resulted in...."
- "My ability to ____ substantially/significantly increased/decreased...."
- "As a result...."
- "I received a Performance Award for...."
- "We exceeded our goals by...."
- "This led to...."
