I have a strong background in product management and a passion for creating innovative solutions. I applied for the Product Manager position at DirectI because of their reputation for excellence and t...read more

I’m visualizing lots of hands raised out there. I mean, dang, who wouldn’t want to have their own company, be their own boss, and call the shots? For that reason, I’d like to introduce you to a job ti...read more

To help hiring managers and recruiters, like myself, decide whether or not to interview you, it can be a great exercise to treat your resume like a professional product. Here I’ll share some useful pointers on how to do just that.

Having reviewed hundreds of product managers’ resumes in the last year I’m sure I’ll have overlooked some fantastic candidates, simply because their CVs didn’t shine. Building on some of the other excellent career-as-a-product posts and talks out there, let’s do a deep-dive into your resume.

Consider this article a requirements document: it’s structured into several user stories from the perspective of a hiring manager, for a product manager role. I’ve pulled in examples from real product managers’ resumes to help you think about how you might improve your own.

Use this article as a guide to polish your resume and improve your job-hunting prospects. Ultimately, your resume should itself signal that you have the skills required to be a successful product manager on any team.

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This post is for fresh grads with an entrepreneurial attitude who are considering their next career move. It's also for those considering a career in product management. I'll begin by asking a questio...read more