Your Resume is Your First Pitch: Resume Review Insights

“Your Resume is Your First Pitch” – A Resume Review

A resume isn’t just a document — it’s your first impression in the job market. In this conversation, a student preparing to transition into supply chain roles seeks guidance from our mentor, Saran, on how to turn raw experience into a compelling, results-driven resume.

Student: Saran sir, thank you for the guidance on roles. But honestly, I still feel underprepared when it comes to my resume. Can you help me with a resume check?

Saran: Absolutely. A resume review is one of the most underrated yet powerful tools in any career transition. You’ve done the hard work on ground — your resume just needs to reflect that impact.

Student: Where should I begin? I mean, it’s all there — the banana export work, the cold chain project, my coursework — but I don’t think it’s standing out.

Saran: Let’s start by shifting your mindset. Your resume isn’t a biography — it’s a value pitch. Every line should answer one question: “So what?” When I do a CV review, that’s the first thing I look for. It’s not about what you did — it’s about what changed because you did it.

Student: That’s interesting. So I shouldn’t just list tasks?

Saran: Exactly. You want to focus on impact. Use the Situation–Action–Result (SAR) framework. For instance, if you say:

“Worked on a packhouse for banana exports,”

It’s not enough. Try this instead:

“Designed and implemented a banana packhouse with cold chain integration, reducing post-harvest spoilage by 25%.”

Now that tells me what problem you solved, what you did, and how it helped. That’s how you move from “review my resume” to “Wow, this candidate delivers.”

Student: And what about certifications like Lean Six Sigma?

Saran: Great point. Don’t just write “Certified in Lean Six Sigma.” Use it as a credibility builder. Example:

“Applied Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce defect rate in export-grade sorting by 15%.”

This is what people expect when they go for a resume evaluation — not just credentials, but evidence of application.

Student: That’s helpful. But how do I avoid making it too long?

Saran: Keep it concise but powerful. 6–8 solid bullet points per experience is more than enough — provided each one has a takeaway. And structure your resume with functional headings if you’ve worked across areas like you have.

Something like:

Cold Chain & Warehousing
Export Operations
Process Improvement

This makes it easy for recruiters to scan and understand your strengths.

Student: Okay. And what about tone or language?

Saran: Sharp, confident, and action-oriented. Begin bullets with strong verbs: “Implemented,” “Reduced,” “Improved,” “Led.” Cut filler phrases. Each line should show ownership. When I do a resume review online, I always check whether the tone reflects accountability or just passive involvement.

Student: That’s a good point. Should I also prepare for questions on these bullet points?

Saran: Yes, and that’s crucial. Each bullet is like a door to a follow-up question. So if you say:

“Optimized procurement cycles,”

Be ready for:

How did you do it?
What tools did you use?
What did optimization actually look like in numbers?

That’s the hidden layer of good resumes. A resume online review may help surface these gaps, but you need to go deeper and prepare responses.

Student: So, the resume isn’t just for HR — it’s also my interview roadmap.

Saran: Exactly. Think of your resume as your script — and your interviewer is following it line by line.

“Your Resume is Your First Pitch” – A Resume Review

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