Resume Tip #6: Bullet Points vs Paragraphs

Writing a resume can be challenging. There is a lot of time spent trying to think of points that will look good to hiring managers so you get called back for an interview. And for some, it can be difficult to summarize your achievements, skills and statistics into words. So the question now is: How do you describe your experiences at a job in a way that is going to get the employer’s attention?

As we continue to reimagine your Product resume, we want to emphasize how important the format is in your resume’s effectiveness. In this video, we explain why it’s better to use bullet points than paragraphs in your resume to convey your product story. Watch as our Product Recruiter, Heidi Ram provides tips for using bullet points effectively on your resume.

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Speaker:

Heidi Ram is the Head of Search & Product Practice Lead at Martyn Bassett Associates. She has been a recruiter for the company for 20 years. During that time, she has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of the business, while building high-performing teams for some of the firm’s most valued clients.

Heidi is regarded as a thought leader and trusted advisor in the Toronto Product Management and Design community when it comes to industry insights, recruitment trends, salaries and the current talent landscape.