In updating my resume, I'm wondering what really needs to be included or emphasized? Of course, as PM I can check a lot of boxes on the "PM roles and responsibilities" and can parrot back what the job description says. But do employers want to know how big the projects were? How many were on the team? What type of project work was involved? Feats of great strength through adversity? What do you do to make your resume stand out and shout without making things too wordy? Saving Changes...
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arlene trimbleAssistant IT Director| Local GovernmentAlamo, Ca, United States
As a hiring manager, I would be looking for your role in the project, what you did, and what was the project outcome, a few stats would help to make it clear.
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Arlene and Nelson responded to this query very well. I suppose one thing that is most important is honesty. Keep the things simple, concise and clear. No unnecessary details or storytelling, just the basic factsheet of each project, especially the latest ones. Saving Changes...
Austin HundleySenior Consultant| Nordic ConsultingNashville, Tn, United States
You didn''t really offer any details or background information. It really depends on the industry, role, etc.
Budget information as Nelson suggested is not applicable in every situation, neither is financial benefits achieved. If you managed a project that was mandated by the government for example, the financial benefits are irrelevant, as the project was not taken for financial reasons, but rather for regulatory or mandatory reasons. If you did achieve some financial benefit, fantastic, list it, but it may not apply. That being said, his advice is still good, I''m just pointing out that you need more information to get more specific advice.
However, Arlene''s advice is applicable 100% o the time. And, in general, the things that stand out most to people are quick, evidence based, numeric hard facts. Similar to what Suhail wrote - short, sweet, honest facts.
The easiest way to get your foot in the door (well the real easiest way is to know someone - networking and connections are #1 method for jobs) when the place you are applying to doesn''t know you is certifications/expertise (gives employers a baseline for your ability and competency all other things equal), and results from job history (which is where the numeric facts come in).
Oh, and unless your applying for one specific field for a very specific type of job, you should always have more than one resume. Each resume needs to be tailored to the job you are applying for currently. Saving Changes...
