5 tips to nail your Product Manager resume


By Jeg Sith, MBA ’20 | Break Into PM | July 30, 2020

6 seconds.

That’s how long the average recruiter or hiring manager will spend on your resume.

6 seconds.

That’s what stands between you and your shot at getting that PM role. That first impression can make or break your process.

Having a well-crafted resume can open a ton of doors and help you get interviews almost anywhere. I’ve been interviewed by almost every company I reached out or applied to in the last two years. I put that down to being very intentional around the crafting of my resume. Yes, it’s time consuming. It’s difficult. But the gains are considerable.

So here are 5 tips to nail your PM resume:

  1. A concise & compelling narrative
  2. Cover the basics
  3. Focus on impact & results
  4. Balance your PM skills
  5. Details

Let’s dive into each one.

Read the full article here.

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