Last Updated: Sep 2026
What is the 2Q Resume System?
The 2Q Resume System is a method for writing resume statements that hiring managers instantly understand. Every statement must either:
Quantify: your impact (numbers, volume, scale, frequency) or
Qualify: your experience (scope, complexity, environment, importance)
Together, these are the 2Q details that show a hiring manager not just what you did, but how well you did it and the world it you did it in.
Quantify vs. Qualify
The Books
Type: Example:
Quantify: Resolved 25-40 tickets per week.
Qualify: ... supporting a 1,200-employee organization across 3 locations.
Both together: Resolved 25-40 tickets per week for a 1,200-employee organization across 3 locations
The 2Q Resume System
The complete method for adding Quantifying or Qualifying details to your entire resume.
Scoping Your 2Q Work Environment
How to write the framing statements that define the size, reach, or complexity of the role or subject.
Writing 2Q Achievements
How to turn non-task events or subjects into evidence of impact.
2Q Your Tasks
How to turn daily tasks into evidence of competency.
Writing 2Q Summaries
How to select events and aggregate your career into a compelling story of "what you bring to the table."
Gathering Your 2Q Details
How to document your achievements, scope, and metrics regularly to build your resume.
The 2Q Career Journal
Templates for achievements, tasks, and work environment scope to capture your career's details.
Which 2Q Book do you need?
If you need help with... Read this book...
writing a complete resume... The 2Q Resume System
creating scope in your statements... Scoping Your 2Q Work Environment
-- Deep dive with more examples and an additional AI prompt.
achievements that prove impact... Writing 2Q Achievements
-- Deep dive with more examples and an additional AI prompt.
providing details to your daily tasks... 2Q Your Tasks
-- Deep dive with more examples and additional AI prompts.
hooking the reader with a strong summary... Writing 2Q Summaries
-- Deep dive with more examples.
documenting your career... Gathering Your 2Q Details
-- Deep dive with templates for creating your career journal.
a place to document your career (written)... The 2Q Career Journal
-- Writing journal for those who do not wish to use an online method.
What does 2Q mean? 2Q stands for Quantify or Qualify. "2Q your statement." Is much easier to say than, "You need to add quantifying or qualifying details to your statement."
Why do I need 2Q details? Hiring managers primarily want to know if you can do the job and fit into their team. Providing details allows them to measure your ability to do both. It also allows the hiring manager to pick between candidates.
What is the difference between a task and an achievement? A task is what you do daily or regularly in the performance of your job. An achievement is something above and beyond your normal duties.
What if I don't have big achievements? That is okay. You can show how well you do your job by providing 2Q details of the major tasks of your job.
Where do I start? I would suggest, "The 2Q Resume System." This covers all the other areas but not as in-depth. If you need more information or want to see more examples, the other books would help as well.
Do you offer resume writing services? Yes, I do. And I use the 2Q method. Check the link buttons at the top of the page. Also, please check the back of your books; there is a discount for those who purchase a book.
How do I document my career going forward? Consider documenting your activities regularly (like once a quarter), as discussed in the "Gathering Your 2Q Details" book. Also, if you do not wish to use electronic means, or just prefer paper, please consider "The 2Q Career Journal."
Examples from the 2Q System
FAQ
2Q Tasks Example:
Before: Resolved tickets.
After: Resolved 25-40 tickets per week, ranked 3rd out of 10, with a customer satisfaction rating of 4.7 on 1,000+ tickets in a 2-year period.
2Q Achievement Example:
Before: Managed client relationships.
After: Identified a recurring client onboarding bottleneck. Proposed solution and led team in redesign, cutting onboarding time from 5 weeks to 2 weeks.
2Q Scope Example:
Before: Provided IT support for a school district.
After: Provided IT support to a 300+ school district with 45,000 students and 6,000 faculty across urban, rural and remote campuses.
2Q Summary Example:
Before: Highly motivated professional with excellent communication skills.
After: Over 10+ years of IT Operations Manager experience, managing teams up to 20 engineers supporting 14 global sites.
