How long should my resume be?

Most mid-career pros do best with one page plus a portfolio link. Two pages are fine if every line earns its place and supports your target role.

What if I can’t share numbers?

Use directional metrics (≈, ~, ranges), ratios, or proxy outcomes: cycle time, defect rate, NPS, adoption, throughput. Pair with a brief context statement.

Do I need an ATS score?

Scores help with basics, but interviews come from relevance and proof. Use ATS checks as a first pass, then improve story strength and credibility markers.

Resume Science Hub: From Proof to Interviews

Resumes that win interviews aren’t longer—they’re sharper. Here’s a practical system to turn experience into evidence, optimize for quick scans and ATS, and make your story interview-ready.

Diagram showing resume proof stack feeding interview conversion

The Proof Stack (why your bullets work or don’t)

Outcome = measurable result · Mechanism = lever you pulled · Scale = size/speed/scope · Relevance = why it matters to the target role.

Weak: “Responsible for customer onboarding across regions.”

Strong: “Cut onboarding time from ~21→12 days by redesigning playbooks and adding in-app walkthroughs; 4 regions live, retention +7%.”

Build proof first, then format. If you don’t have numbers, use directional change (≈, →, −/+) or proxy metrics.

PEER Method for Bullets

PEER = Problem → Evidence → Effect → Relevance. One bullet, one outcome. Keep verbs concrete and nouns specific.

Problem: “handoffs caused delays”
Evidence: “implemented RACI + 2-step QA”
Effect: “cycle time −32%, defects −18%”
Relevance: “supports scaled launches for B2B SaaS”

Turn 6–8 of your best bullets into a story arc. Then validate phrasing with the WisGrowth Resume Scanner.

Credibility Markers You Can Add This Week

Named stakeholders (e.g., “partnered with Sales Ops & CS leadership”)
Scale anchors (ARR band, DAUs, team size, region count)
Lifecycle scope (owned discovery→delivery or E2E process)
External proof (case study, portfolio, public talk, patent)

Constraints (legacy stack, compliance, budget cap)
Repeatability (frameworks/playbooks you created)
Peer quotes or micro-testimonials (one line, role + initials)

Returning after a break? Lead with outcomes from recent micro-projects or volunteer builds. See Women Returning to Work.

Scannability: Write for 8-second eyes

Make it effortless

12–11pt modern font, consistent spacing
Max 2 lines per bullet, 4–6 bullets per role
Role-first headings: Company — Role — Dates — Location
Whitespace is a feature, not a bug

Kill friction

No dense paragraphs, no jargon salad
Avoid decorative icons/tables that break parsing
One link that matters: portfolio or proof hub

Why ATS still matters (but not most): ATS score explained.

ATS Alignment (without writing for robots)

Map intent terms, not just keywords. Pull 5–7 target JDs and look for recurring skills + outcomes. Mirror the language where true.

Title alignment (e.g., “Product Operations” vs “Program Manager”)
Skill clusters (e.g., lifecycle analytics, CX, GTM enablement)
Outcome phrases (“reduced churn,” “accelerated releases,” “quality gates”)

Run a first pass with WisGrowth Resume Scanner, then strengthen proof and readability. Passing filters is step one; interviews come from relevance + proof.

Examples: Before → After

Before: “Managed cross-functional projects and coordinated releases.”

After: “Standardized release checklist and DRI model; release lead time −29% over 2 quarters across 3 product lines.”

Before: “Improved customer satisfaction with new processes.”

After: “Introduced post-onboarding health checks; 90-day churn down from ~8%→4.6%; NPS +11 points.”

Need more inspiration? See How WisGrowth Transforms Careers for outcome-first storytelling.

From Resume to Interview: The Conversion Loop

Your resume is a hook, not a biography. Close the loop with micro-assets:

One-pager with 3 proofs (graphs/screenshots ok)
Case note (problem → approach → outcome → lesson)
Talk track (60-sec story for each top bullet)

Laid off recently? Calibrate your story first, not just your format. Start here: Laid Off in Tech—Your Opportunity.

Ship a Proof-Ready Resume Today

Scan, fix, and strengthen your outcomes with WisGrowth. Then use our prompts to turn bullets into interviews.

Start My Deep Resume Scan

Unsure of your direction? Start with the Career Discovery Quiz or explore How WisGrowth Transforms Careers.