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Helpful resources for federal employees to write better accomplishment reports.
OPM Policy Information
Understanding the requirements for federal employee accomplishment reporting.
Writing Tips & Best Practices
Learn how to craft effective accomplishment statements that highlight your contributions.
OPM Policy Information
Understanding the new federal employee reporting requirements.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative requires federal employees to submit weekly accomplishment reports to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These reports help track productivity and ensure accountability across federal agencies.
Key Requirements:
- Submit five (5) accomplishment points each week
- Focus on measurable outcomes and contributions
- Avoid repetition from previous submissions
- Ensure clarity and professionalism in all entries
Reports are reviewed by department supervisors and may be used in performance evaluations. The goal is to improve transparency and efficiency in federal operations while recognizing employee contributions.
Note: This is a simulated policy for demonstration purposes. The actual implementation of such a policy would be subject to federal regulations and procedures.
Writing Tips & Best Practices
How to craft effective accomplishment statements.
The STAR Method
A proven approach to writing effective accomplishment statements is the STAR method:
- Situation: Briefly describe the context or challenge
- Task: Explain your specific responsibility
- Action: Detail the steps you took
- Result: Highlight the outcome and impact
Use Action Verbs
Begin your accomplishment statements with strong action verbs to convey impact:
- Achieved
- Implemented
- Developed
- Coordinated
- Streamlined
- Reduced
- Increased
- Improved
- Resolved
- Negotiated
- Managed
- Organized
- Analyzed
- Designed
- Created
- Led
- Trained
- Facilitated
- Researched
- Presented
Quantify Results
Whenever possible, include specific metrics to demonstrate impact:
- Percentages (e.g., "increased efficiency by 15%")
- Time savings (e.g., "reduced processing time from 3 days to 1 day")
- Cost reductions (e.g., "saved $10,000 in annual expenses")
- Volume (e.g., "processed 200 applications")
Focus on Value
Connect your actions to organizational goals and values:
- How did your work support your agency's mission?
- What stakeholder needs did you address?
- How did you improve service delivery or operations?
- What innovations or improvements did you introduce?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about accomplishment reporting.
- How detailed should my accomplishment points be?
- Each point should be concise yet informative, typically 1-3 sentences. Include enough detail to convey the impact of your work without being overly technical or verbose.
- What if I perform the same tasks every week?
- Focus on different aspects of your recurring work each week. Highlight specific challenges, variations in approach, or incremental improvements. Our generator can help you phrase similar activities in diverse ways.
- Should I include collaborative work?
- Yes, but be clear about your specific contribution to team efforts. Use "I" statements to describe your role while acknowledging the collaborative nature of the work when appropriate.
- How can I make my routine administrative tasks sound meaningful?
- Connect administrative tasks to broader organizational goals. Emphasize accuracy, efficiency, problem-solving, or process improvements. Quantify your work when possible (e.g., number of transactions processed, error rate reduction).
- Is it appropriate to mention training or professional development?
- Yes, especially if you can connect it to improved performance or new capabilities. Describe how you've applied new knowledge or skills to your work and the resulting benefits.