resume-writing

by mike47512

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name: resume-writing
description: Deep resume workflow—target role, positioning statement, impact bullets with metrics, keyword alignment, ATS hygiene, and proofreading. Use when rewriting tech resumes, transitioning roles, or tailoring for specific companies.
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# Resume Writing (Deep Workflow)

A strong tech resume proves **impact** with **evidence**, not adjectives. Optimize for skimmability (recruiters spend seconds) and interview-defensible depth.

## When to Offer This Workflow

**Trigger conditions:**

- Active job search; career pivot (IC ↔ management, domain change)
- Low response rate; resume too long or generic

**Initial offer:**

Use **six stages**: (1) target & positioning, (2) experience structure, (3) impact bullets, (4) skills & keywords, (5) ATS & format, (6) review & tailoring). Confirm regional norms (one page vs two for mid/senior).

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## Stage 1: Target & Positioning

**Goal:** One-line headline aligned with the **next** role you want—not every past title.

**Exit condition:** 2–3 target job descriptions saved as references for keyword alignment (without copying dishonestly).

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## Stage 2: Experience Structure

**Goal:** Reverse chronological; roughly 3–5 bullets per role; most recent role deepest.

### Practices

- Projects section only for early career, OSS, or notable side work

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## Stage 3: Impact Bullets

**Goal:** Pattern: strong verb + scope + quantified outcome (“Reduced p95 API latency 40% by…”).

### Practices

- Metrics: users, revenue, %, incidents avoided, time saved
- Never fabricate numbers—approximate ranges only if ethically OK

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## Stage 4: Skills & Keywords

**Goal:** Skills section mirrors target JD language for tools you can defend in interview.

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## Stage 5: ATS & Format

**Goal:** Simple layout; standard headings; avoid critical text only inside images; PDF unless employer specifies otherwise.

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## Stage 6: Review & Tailoring

**Goal:** Tailor top bullets per application; proofread; peer review for clarity and exaggeration checks.

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## Final Review Checklist

- [ ] Headline matches target role
- [ ] Bullets emphasize measurable impact
- [ ] Skills honest and interview-defensible
- [ ] ATS-friendly formatting
- [ ] Proofread; consistent tense and date format

## Tips for Effective Guidance

- Remove filler (“team player”) unless proven by story elsewhere.
- Staff+ candidates: emphasize scope, multi-team leadership, and business outcomes.
- Link GitHub/portfolio only if maintained and impressive.

## Handling Deviations

- Non-traditional path: emphasize projects with outcomes and certifications if relevant.

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