Resume Bullet Point Analyzer.
The Google X-Y-Z Scorer.
Paste any bullet point below to calculate its impact score. Our deterministic heuristic analyzer detects active verbs, quantifiable metrics, and optimal sentence density.
Add numbers, %, or time saved (e.g., "slashing build latency by 45%")
Starts with an active verb.
Add numbers, percentages, or time.
Length & context are balanced.
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What is the Google X-Y-Z Formula?
Popularized by Laszlo Bock (Google's former Senior VP of People Operations), the X-Y-Z formula is the hiring standard used by Fortune 500 recruiters to evaluate resume achievements:
The Outcome
What was the direct business result or milestone? (e.g., "Reduced customer churn", "Accelerated build latency").
The Number
What was the quantifiable baseline metric? (e.g., "$1.8M ARR", "by 45%", "across 18 enterprise accounts").
The Method
What specific action or technology did you use? (e.g., "by deploying Kafka event streaming in Go").
Before & After: Weak Bullets vs. Google X-Y-Z
Notice how adding numbers and removing passive duties changes everything.