Resume Bullet Point Examples: Generic vs Specific
Generic bullets describe a job. Specific bullets describe your impact. Recruiters can smell the difference in a glance.
Generic vs specific
The letters in these examples stand in for your own numbers.
Generic: "Worked on live ops events." Specific: "Shipped X live events in Q3 that lifted D7 retention by Y% on a title with Z monthly players."
Generic: "Collaborated with design and engineering." Specific: "Partnered with X designers and Y engineers to cut tutorial drop-off from A% to B%."
The rewrite rule
For every bullet, force a noun that names the thing, a verb that names your move, and a number that names the change. If you lack exact metrics, use honest ranges or counts of ships, players, or weeks saved.
Where people get stuck
They fear being wrong about a number. A conservative estimate with context beats a vague duty line. Hiring managers hire for signal, not courtroom evidence.
Also read how to add numbers to a game dev resume.
One action
Rewrite five bullets today using thing, move, and number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do generic resume bullets fail?
A: They describe duties anyone in the role could claim. Specific bullets prove you changed something.
Q: What if I do not have exact metrics?
A: Use counts, time saved, player reach, or honest ranges. Specificity still beats empty adjectives.
Q: How many bullets need numbers?
A: Aim for most of them. If fewer than half have a number or clear scope, keep rewriting.