On a resume, I know you really want to put your role at any internships or places you've worked in the past. That's fine, but what really counts is results. Consider this:
"I was responsible for maintaining the schedules and travel arrangements for three vice presidents."
Maybe true, but boring. How do I know whether you were successful? Try this:
"Arranged and negotiated travel arrangements for 3 VPs with numerous ongoing changes and cancellations."
That's better. Not just your role, but your accomplishments, too. How about this:
"Arranged and negotiated international travel arrangements for 3 VPs with numerous ongoing changes and cancellations, resulting in a net savings of over 30% as compared to originally quoted prices."
Wow! Hire that person! Now I know what you did and why it was important and that it had an impact. So spend less time on your title and responsibilities and focus on your accomplishments and results. It builds a much stronger resume.
This is harder if you are just out of school without a lot of work experience. In which case, do the same with club or volunteer experience or whatever you can dig up to show what a great person you are.
