011: How to stop doubting your resume and portfolio

What would change if you treated your resume and portfolio as products? What would an MVP look like? In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares how to beat perfectionism and get solid versions of your resume and portfolio out into the world.

0:30: Is it possible that your resume portfolio isn't ready because of the bar you've set for yourself?

0:55: In this quest for perfect, it's easy to pass on applying to lots of awesome job opportunities.

1:40: I want you to think of your resume and portfolio as products.

2:19: The bar to stand out is low.

2:59 There’s a good chance you’re focused on the wrong details.

3:31 You should have two versions of your resume, one for people and one for the ATS.

3:40: Resume Tip 1: don’t try to make your resume 1 page.

4:07 Resume Tip 2: Don't start the bullet points in the work experience section with vague statements.

5:18: Resume Tip 3: Don't over-design or under-design your resume.

5:34: You don't want the design of your resume to literally distract the reader from the content.

6:01: You need to be consistent with font sizes and use headings to draw attention to different sections of your resume.

6:13: Put space between each bullet.

6:55: Portfolio Tip 1: Number one, don't skip context. I cannot emphasize this enough.

7:36: Portfolio Tip 2: Don’t just skip screenshots.

8:34: In addition to annotating the screens, you should label them so that people know what screen this.

8:51: Portfolio Tip 3: Don't write your portfolio like you're writing answers to a UX exam.

10:30: Get someone who knows what they're talking about to give you feedback.

11:54: Don't just say, “what do you think of my resume?” Instead, be more specific with your questions.

13:27: Set aside time to re-listen to this episode.

13:40: After you do that, then identify two quality people who you could ask to review your resume or portfolio.

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