In today’s episode, Sarah shares how to include numbers on your resume, even if you think you don't have any. 

Many people believe that only monumental achievements, like saving or making a million dollars, are worthy of metrics on a resume. But that's far from the truth! 

This episode will walk you through a simple mindset shift from focusing on outcomes to showcasing your processes. 

Sarah explores practical examples for various roles like user researchers and designers, illustrating how to quantify your work and make your resume stand out. 

Ready to boost your career strategy and grab that dream job? Tune in.

Quotables

“When it comes to job applications, change your focus from outcomes to processes."

"Many designers say, for example, I created a design system. Well, great! But let's highlight the scope by telling people more about that design system."

Timestamps

00:53 Elevate your resume with relevant metrics.

01:39 Examples of process metrics for different roles.

04:34 Including numbers enhances the power of resumes.

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