CV is the First Product you Launch as a PM | Is your first Product Good?

How NOT to F**K up Your first PRODUCT

Shailesh Sharma
Agile Insider
Published in
4 min readNov 25, 2024

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I was watching one of the videos on Product School, there I saw one line that is

CV is the first Product you launch as a Product Manager — Alexia Vazoura

Writing a standout product management resume is not easy.

I’ve seen hundreds of resumes in my career, and I’ll tell you this:

The ones that get noticed do more than just list out responsibilities. They tell a story.

Now, let’s dive into what a good resume looks like, section by section.

Strong Resume Conveys a Story

The summary at the top of your resume is like the “hook” of a book.

It’s the first thing people read, and it should quickly convey who you are as a PM.

Think of your summary as if you were a product description.

Weak Summary Example:

“Product manager with experience in tech companies and agile methodologies.”

This doesn’t tell us much. Instead, focus on what makes you unique.

Strong Summary Example:

“Results-driven product

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