Do’s, Don’ts, and Personal Pet Peeves of Product Manager Resumes

Image from Craiyon.com, an AI image generator, of an abstract resume
Image from Craiyon.com, an AI image generator 

Looking back on my time as head of product management at Patriot Software, I reviewed more than 1,000 resumes while hiring over half a dozen product managers at Patriot Software.

Some resumes stood out with clear, compelling storytelling and measurable impact. Others had vague descriptions, fluff, or outright mistakes.

A great product manager resume isn’t just a list of responsibilities or numbers; it’s a story. Getting it right can mean the difference between landing an interview or getting overlooked.

After seeing the best and worst of PM applications, I’m sharing my do’s, don’ts, and personal pet peeves to help your resume stand out.

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UX Portfolios & Resumes: Curated Link Recs

I recently offered to review resumes or portfolios for up-and-coming UX grads, or those impacted by COVID (offer’s still open!). 

Rather than explain my rationale for a recommendation in detail, I often include a link to an in-depth article – and I’ve found myself going back to the same ones over and over.

This is my curated list of relevant best practice articles, as well as how-to’s and examples.

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