An Ex-Googler Reflects on His Resume That Landed Him a Job at the Tech Giant
Henry Wang, a former Product Marketing Manager at Google, shared insights into his resume that helped him secure a role at the tech giant and reflected on changes he would make looking back a decade later.
Initially seeking legal work post-college, Wang pivoted towards a business-related career path after realizing his passion lied elsewhere. His resume, which attracted attention from Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and eventually Google, had a traditional 2013 format with a strong focus on education and past work experiences.
However, Wang acknowledges that his resume lacked a compelling narrative and could have been improved by decluttering with a cleaner font, including an introduction blurb to assist recruiters, prioritizing work experience over education, highlighting accomplishments rather than tasks, and customizing the resume to showcase relevant expertise.
Despite these insights, Wang appreciates the wealth of information his original resume conveyed. Since departing Google, he has ventured into running his own business consulting for AI and crypto startups.
Analyst comment
Positive news. Analyst prediction: These insights from an ex-Googler’s successful job application will likely inspire job seekers to update their resumes accordingly, emphasizing work experience, accomplishments, and relevant skills. This may lead to increased competition in the job market.
