Feedback I have shared again and again after reviewing hundreds of resumes.
In the past year, I have reviewed hundreds of resumes, to hire for my team, refer a colleague, or help people who reach out through LinkedIn. These are the five suggestions I end up giving most often.
Tailor your resume to the role, yes. Twist the truth, no. It is surprisingly easy to catch inconsistencies in an interview, and it is rarely worth the risk.
If you include a skills section, use it to surface capabilities you could not highlight in your experience bullets. Tools matter, and so do real operating skills like negotiation and integration work.
A good summary earns attention quickly and connects to the rest of the resume. It is hard to write well. If it is strong, keep it. If it is generic, remove it.
Everyone knows what PMs do. What readers want to know is what changed because you were there. What did you launch. What moved. What improved.
Spelling errors, inconsistent formatting, too many fonts, and no whitespace are red flags, especially if you claim “attention to detail.” These are easy to fix and worth fixing.
If you are reworking yours, happy to trade thoughts or give feedback. Job searching is hard and I am glad to help.