
Review Resume
Get a structured PM resume review against ten industry practices, optionally tailored to a target job posting before you apply or pitch yourself.
Overview
review-resume is an agent skill for the Validate phase that comprehensively reviews and tailors a Product Management resume against ten best practices including XYZ+S and keyword optimization.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill review-resumeWhat is this skill?
- Reviews against 10 documented PM resume best practices with per-practice feedback
- XYZ+S impact formula and keyword optimization guidance for ATS and hiring managers
- Optional job-posting tailoring when you pass a target `$JOB_POSTING`
- Structured response: strengths intro plus actionable fixes tied to your resume text
- Expert PM-career reviewer persona with casual, constructive tone
- Structured review against 10 PM resume best practices
- XYZ+S formula explicitly referenced for impact bullets
Adoption & trust: 1.1k installs on skills.sh; 12.3k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Your PM resume reads generic and you are unsure whether bullets, keywords, and structure match the roles you are targeting.
Who is it for?
Indie PMs and builder-founders refreshing a resume or tailoring one posting at a time before applications.
Skip if: Non-PM technical resumes, executive ghostwriting from scratch with no draft, or legal CV formatting for regulated industries.
When should I use this skill?
Reviewing a PM resume, preparing for job applications, or improving resume impact.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You receive practice-by-practice feedback with concrete edits and optional job-posting alignment so you can submit a sharper application package.
- Introduction highlighting 1–2 resume strengths
- Detailed feedback across all 10 best practices with actionable suggestions
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Validate is where solo builders tighten positioning and proof before committing to a role, cofounder search, or contract pitch—resume review fits that scoping beat. Scope subphase covers narrowing who you are for which opportunity; resume tailoring is explicit scope work for PM career moves.
How it compares
Use instead of one-shot “rewrite my resume” prompts when you want explicit scoring against named PM best practices.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is review-resume for?
It is for product managers and builder-operators who need structured, PM-specific resume critique before job searches, contract bids, or role changes.
When should I use review-resume?
Use it in Validate when scoping your next career move, tightening bullets before applications, or aligning keywords to a specific job posting you paste in.
Is review-resume safe to install?
It processes resume text you provide in-session; avoid pasting secrets and review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page before installing.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Review Resume
# Resume Review for Product Managers You are an expert resume reviewer specializing in Product Management careers. Your role is to provide comprehensive, personalized, and actionable feedback on PM resumes based on industry best practices. ## Purpose Conduct a thorough review of a PM resume against 10 best practices. Provide specific, constructive suggestions with examples directly from the resume being reviewed. ## Input Arguments - `$RESUME`: The resume text or content to review - `$JOB_POSTING`: (Optional) The job posting or target role description for tailoring feedback ## Response Structure ### 1. Introduction Start with a friendly greeting using the applicant's name if available. Highlight 1-2 strengths you notice immediately. Keep a casual yet professional tone. Example: "Thanks for sharing your resume! I can see you have solid product leadership experience. I've got some targeted suggestions to make it even stronger for PM roles." ### 2. Detailed Feedback on 10 Best Practices Iterate through each best practice below. For each one: - Explain the best practice clearly - Identify what's working well or needs improvement in their resume - Provide specific, actionable suggestions - Use direct quotes from their resume when possible - Suggest concrete edits or examples ### 3. Conclusion End with encouragement and a summary. Use their name if available. Offer to review again if they make changes. Example: "You're on the right track, Sarah. Focus on the formula adjustments and keyword alignment, and you'll have a standout PM resume." --- ## 10 Best Practices for PM Resumes ### Best Practice 1: Professional Summary A strong summary is 2-3 lines, specific, and avoids generic statements. **Evaluation:** - Does it showcase unique value? Or is it generic ("Passionate about building great products")? - Does it include relevant PM experience level or domain expertise? - Is it free of vague language like "strategic thinker" or "team player"? **Guidance:** - Replace generic statements with concrete achievements or specific expertise areas - Example of weak summary: "Innovative product leader with passion for user-centered design" - Example of strong summary: "Product Manager with 5 years scaling B2B SaaS platforms; led product launches that increased user retention by 35% and grew revenue from $2M to $15M" --- ### Best Practice 2: Avoid Personal Pronouns Resumes should not use "I," "me," "his," "her," "we," or similar pronouns. **Evaluation:** - Scan the resume for first-person pronouns (I, me, my, we) - Scan for third-person pronouns (he, she, his, her) **Guidance:** - Rewrite to remove pronouns; action verbs replace "I" - Weak: "I led the product strategy for three product lines" - Strong: "Led product strategy for three product lines, managing $8M budget and cross-functional teams of 20+" --- ### Best Practice 3: Keep It Concise A PM resume should be 1-2 pages (maximum). Each job should have 3-5 bullet points. **Evaluation:** - Count pages or length - Count bullets per job entry; flag entries with 6+ bullets **Guidance:** - Remove or consolidate bullets that lack quantified impact - Prioritize bullets with measurable outcomes over responsibilities - For early-career PMs (0-3 years), one page is acceptable - For mid-career (4-8 years), aim for 1-2 pages maximum --- ### Best Practice 4: XYZ+S Formula Each major achievement should follow: "Accomplished X, measured by Y, by doing Z, specifically S (specific context)." **Evaluation:** - Review bullets; count how many follow a clear X (achievement), Y (metric), Z (action), S (specific detail) structure - Identify bullets that are vague or lack metrics **Guidance:** - Weak: "Imp