Draft – a preliminary outline, typically in writing.
drafted, drafting
noun form: draft

Draft is a resume writing power word that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to

▪ write effectively
▪ create and organize a plan for the future

Resume Writing Formula:
viewpoint/idea/thought + draft = results/success

What to draft – article, essay, paper, speech, plan, layout, strategy, approach, tactic, proposal.

How to use:
Use draft to show that you can create an effective plan.
Use draft to demonstrate your ability to write well.
Use draft to show that you can organize information well.

Resume Writing Examples


Example that Demonstrates Competence

Drafted over 60 bills, 52 of which were passed through the state legislature.

Conclusion: This candidate can organize information into a presentable format.

Example that Shows Profit Oriented Thinking

Drafted a budget plan that reduced unnecessary costs and increased savings by 15%.

Conclusion: This candidate can formulate a fiscally responsible plan.

Example that Indicates Customer Skills

Worked closely with clients to draft a specific weight loss plan that catered to their individual needs.

Conclusion: This candidate creates plans with the customers’ needs in mind.

Example that Shows Communication Skills

The first drafts of my articles required 50% fewer revisions than any other writer on staff.

Conclusion: This candidate can communicate effectively in writing.

Example that Indicates Management Skills

Drafted business proposals to answer customers’ questions and to outline my goals for the company.

Conclusion: This candidate can lay out a business plan in writing

Synonyms: chart, compose, concoct, contrive, design, draw up, foretell, framework, make, manufacture, plan, predict, prepare, sketch, summary, write

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