Highlight your RPA tool expertise

Hiring managers want to quickly see which RPA tools you have experience with. Prominently list the specific tools and your proficiency level with each one.

Compare these two examples:

• Experienced with various RPA tools

• Proficient in UiPath (Advanced Certification), Automation Anywhere (v11.x), and Blue Prism
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate and Python for RPA

The good example clearly specifies the tools, versions, and certification levels, giving the hiring manager a much better understanding of your capabilities.

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   Quantify your automation impact

When describing your RPA projects, always quantify the impact of your work. This helps the hiring manager understand the scale and significance of your contributions.

Automated the claims processing workflow using UiPath, reducing average handling time by 70% and saving the company $500K annually.

Developed 20+ RPA bots using Automation Anywhere, automating tasks across Finance, HR and Supply Chain, and improving process efficiency by 45%.

In contrast, a statement like "Automated various processes using RPA" doesn't give any context of the scope or results of your work. Quantify the number of bots/workflows automated, time or cost savings generated, and percentage improvements in KPIs wherever possible.

   Showcase your process improvement skills

RPA is all about making processes more efficient. Emphasize your experience in analyzing, mapping, and optimizing business processes as part of your RPA implementations.

Here are some examples:

• Conducted process mining and analysis to identify RPA opportunities, prioritizing use cases based on ROI and feasibility
• Redesigned the invoice processing workflow prior to RPA implementation, eliminating 3 unnecessary approval steps and reducing processing time by 50%

Highlight your ability to not just automate existing processes, but also to critically analyze and improve them for optimal results.

   Include non-RPA automation experience

Experience with other types of automation and related skills is also valuable for an RPA Engineer. Don't hesitate to include them in your resume.

Some examples:

• Robotic Desktop Automation (RDA) tools like AutoHotkey or AutoIt
• Test Automation frameworks like Selenium or Appium
• Programming languages commonly used in RPA, such as Python or VBScript
• AI/ML skills for intelligent automation

Developed an RDA solution using AutoHotkey to automate data entry, reducing manual effort by 20 hours per week.

Showing a diverse automation skillset makes you a stronger candidate, especially for companies looking to scale and mature their automation capabilities.

   Demonstrate your business acumen

The best RPA Engineers not only have strong technical skills but also a solid understanding of business processes and goals. They can effectively communicate with business stakeholders and translate their requirements into automated solutions.

Highlight your ability to:

• Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements and design RPA solutions
• Develop bots aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Partnered with the Finance team to automate the month-end close process, ensuring compliance with SOX controls and reducing close time by 3 days.

Showcasing your business acumen demonstrates that you can be a strategic partner in driving automation initiatives, not just a bot developer.

   Highlight your leadership and mentorship

If you have experience leading RPA teams or initiatives, make sure to highlight that prominently. Mention your role in driving the automation strategy, setting best practices, and mentoring junior RPA developers.

• Led a team of 5 RPA developers to deliver an enterprise-wide automation program, successfully automating 50+ processes across multiple business units
• Developed the RPA governance framework and best practices for the organization, ensuring high standards for bot development and maintenance
• Mentored and trained 20+ business users on RPA, enabling them to automate their own simple tasks using UiPath StudioX

Even if you don't have formal leadership experience, highlight instances where you took initiative, such as proposing process improvements or sharing your knowledge with colleagues.

Demonstrating leadership skills positions you as a strong candidate for senior RPA Engineer roles and shows your potential to grow within the organization.