> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kamascend.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Achievements

> Build your career evidence base with structured achievement records

Achievements is where you build your career evidence base — a structured record of your accomplishments, skills, and impact. This evidence powers all other features in KAM Ascend.

## Why It Matters

Your evidence base is the foundation of everything:

* **CV Optimizer** uses achievements to analyze your fit for roles
* **AI Coach** references achievements for personalized coaching
* **Business Case Builder** pulls achievements for proposals
* **Performance Review** generates reviews from your evidence

The stronger your evidence base, the more effective all other features become.

## How It Works

<Steps>
  ### Add an Achievement

  1. Click the **+** button or **"Add Achievement"**
  2. Fill in the details:
     * **Title** — A clear, action-oriented headline
     * **Description** — What you accomplished
     * **Date** — When it happened
     * **Category** — Revenue, Leadership, Innovation, Client Success, etc.
  3. Use **STAR format** for maximum impact (see below)
  4. Link relevant **skills** from the skill picker
  5. Add **impact metrics** — Revenue, savings, or other quantified results
  6. Click **Save**

  ### View Achievements

  Achievements are displayed in a **Category Grid** — visual groupings by category. Each achievement card shows:

  * Title and description
  * Date and category
  * Linked skills
  * Impact metrics

  ### Edit or Delete

  Click any achievement to edit its details. Use the menu to delete achievements you no longer need.

  ### Export

  Export your achievements for external use:

  * **CSV** — Spreadsheet format for analysis
  * **JSON** — Structured data for other tools
</Steps>

## STAR Format Guide

The STAR format helps you structure achievements for maximum impact:

| Element       | Description                   | Example                                                                                                                                        |
| ------------- | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **S**ituation | The context or challenge      | "Our largest account (\$2M ARR) was at risk of churning due to service issues..."                                                              |
| **T**ask      | What you needed to accomplish | "I needed to retain the account and restore the relationship..."                                                                               |
| **A**ction    | What you specifically did     | "I conducted a root cause analysis, created a recovery plan, coordinated with 3 internal teams, and established weekly executive check-ins..." |
| **R**esult    | The measurable outcome        | "Retained the account, grew revenue 15% to \$2.3M ARR, and received a client commendation"                                                     |

<Note>
  Focus on **Action** and **Result**. These are the most important elements. Be specific about what YOU did, not what the team did.
</Note>

## Skill Linking

Link skills to each achievement to build your skill profile:

1. Click **"Add Skills"** in the achievement form
2. Select skills from categories (Technical, Leadership, Communication, etc.)
3. Skills appear in your achievement record and feed into Track

## Draft Achievements

If you start an achievement but don't finish, it's saved as a draft. Find incomplete drafts in the **Draft Achievements** section to complete them later.

## Tips for Best Results

1. **Log as they happen** — Don't wait until review time; capture achievements while fresh
2. **Be specific** — "Increased revenue" is weak; "Grew account revenue 23% ($500K to $615K)" is strong
3. **Use STAR format** — Structured achievements are more compelling and easier to use
4. **Link skills** — Build your skill profile over time
5. **Include all types** — Don't just log revenue; include leadership, innovation, and growth

## Related Features

* [CV Optimizer](/features/cv-optimizer) — Use achievements for CV analysis
* [AI Coach](/features/ai-coach) — Coach references your achievements
* [Business Case Builder](/features/business-case-builder) — Build proposals from achievements
* [Performance Review](/features/performance-review) — Generate reviews from achievements
* [Track](/features/track) — See your evidence base overview