Key accomplishments for the year are results you produced that relate to your most important job duties and responsibilities and that clearly communicate how successful you were. To best articulate your key accomplishment use the following format:
I [achieved X] by [doing Y].
X is a number value with what you achieved. Y is a description of how you created the result. Here’s an example of a key accomplishment for a Sales Representative:
I increased our market share by 35% in the East Region by creating and implementing an account strategy that resulted in us being the primary supplier for three major retail chains.
Here’s an example of a key accomplishment for a Manager:
I decreased employee turnover by 40% and by developing and implementing new programs that focus on work-life balance, professional development, and team-building events that increased employee satisfaction by 10%.
Here’s an example of a key accomplishment for a CEO:
I increased our company's market value by 20% by developing and implementing a long-term growth strategy that focused on expanding our product lines into new markets.