Update Your Resume

  1. Review and Refresh:
    1. Go through all your past jobs and update your resume. Include relevant achievements and responsibilities that support your career story.
    2. Focus heavily and lead each bullet with measurable outcomes/impact.
    3. From now on, do this once a year (I recommend during/after review cycle).
  2. I’ll Say It Again: Focus on Impact:
    1. Highlight your impact and results rather than just listing your job responsibilities.
    2. Achievements are more meaningful, demonstrate an analytical and goal oriented mindset, and help to clarify the business contexts you’ve worked in.
  3. Skills Matter:
    1. Outline your hard and soft skills, there seems to be a big focus in recruiting around candidates who bring acute knowledge and experience for specific skill areas
  4. Use Metrics:
    1. Illustrate your impact with measurable results, such as:
      1. Improvement in customer metrics (SEO, funnel optimization, bookings/growth).
      2. Enhancements in business processes or operations, increased bookings/growth, account retention, new market expansion, etc.
  5. When Demonstrating Qualitative Improvements:
    1. Ensure these demonstrate clear value and avoid industry jargon that might confuse general audiences.

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