Everyone could use some improvement in their job hunting skills, especially now. One of my favorite resume geeks is Melissa Appel, an Associate Director PM at Wayfair. “Tell me a story on your resume!” she says. “What in your background is unique and appealing to hiring managers?” The 3-5 sentence personal statement at the top of your resume should clearly explain your distinctive perspective. Many fall short. “I was reviewing a resume recently, and I asked the job hunter, ‘What have you done recently that makes you proud?’ It wasn’t on the resume!”
Lots more tips in this article I wrote for the Boston Product Management Association. Other hints? Discuss.
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