Here's the thing about resumes

It's a new day for resumes

We all have our opinions about resumes. Here are mine:

  • Show your experience quantitatively: Attach a number to as much as possible.

  • Students, GPAs don’t belong on resumes. A hill I will die on. Your (future) success shouldn’t be determined by this silly measure.

  • Objective statements are dead: Use a sub-header. Under your name, write a tagline for yourself in the context of your work experience.

  • Skills section: Incorporate your skills throughout the work experience so you can show, not just tell. That’s important.

  • It’s not your life story: Focus on the work experience and achievements.

Long live the resume. 📝