name: resume-portfolio
description: Use this skill when writing or updating a resume, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or professional bio. Trigger on keywords: resume, CV, portfolio, LinkedIn, professional bio, job application, describe my experience, write about my work, personal branding.
Resume & Portfolio
Core Principle
Your resume is not a job description of what you did — it's a curated argument for why you're the right person for a specific role. Every line should earn its place.
Resume Writing Formula
For Each Role / Project
[Action verb] [what you built/did] [using/with what]
[that resulted in / achieving] [measurable outcome]
Examples:
WEAK: "Worked on BTT module development"
STRONG: "Built Query Clarity Assessment Agent achieving 95%+ test
coverage, unblocking production deployment for the team"
WEAK: "Helped with frontend development"
STRONG: "Implemented LaunchDarkly feature flagging for BTT UI,
enabling safe gradual rollout to production users"
Strong Action Verbs by Category
- Built/Created: Developed, Engineered, Architected, Implemented
- Improved: Optimized, Reduced, Accelerated, Automated
- Led: Spearheaded, Owned, Drove, Championed
- Collaborated: Partnered, Coordinated, Mentored, Facilitated
What to Quantify
If you can answer any of these, include the number:
- How many users/requests does this serve?
- What % did you improve (performance, coverage, speed)?
- How many team members did this affect?
- How much time did it save?
- What was the scale? (lines of code, services, endpoints)
If you can't quantify, describe impact on the team or project instead.
Portfolio Project Writeup Template
## [Project Name]
**Problem:** [What problem does this solve? Why does it matter?]
**My Role:** [What specifically did YOU build or own?]
**Technical Approach:** [Key decisions and why you made them]
**Result:** [What was the outcome? What would you do differently?]
**Stack:** [Technologies used]
LinkedIn / Professional Bio
Structure
- Who you are — current role + years of experience
- What you do — specific skills and focus areas
- What you've built — 1-2 concrete accomplishments
- What you're interested in — where you want to grow
What NOT to Include
- "Passionate about technology" (everyone says this)
- Long lists of tools without context
- Vague phrases like "strong work ethic" or "team player"
- Job descriptions instead of accomplishments
Honesty Rules
- Never claim sole ownership of team work — say "contributed to" or "part of the team that"
- Don't inflate titles or scope
- If you used AI to build something, it's still valid — just know it deeply enough to discuss it
- Gaps in employment are fine — be prepared to explain, not hide them
