Tools to Showcase Skills Beyond a Resume

Resumes Are Dying Here’s What’s Replacing Them Employers now demand more than a one‑page summary. They want proof, not promises. Here’s what’s replacing traditional resumes - and why it matters 1. 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹‑𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 * Recruiters rely on real tasks - not bullet‑point claims. * Platforms like HackerRank and Codility test your actual abilities * Many firms assign project‑based tasks mirroring the job at hand . 2. 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲‑𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 * Companies are skipping resumes and jumping straight into proof. * Asynchronous video interviews, work samples, simulations - these show real potential * Employers trust these methods more than keyword‑filled resumes. 3. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 * Creating short video answers to highlight your skills & personality. * LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube supporting pro-level content. * Videos make you stand out - academics show a faster, stronger connection than static resumes. 4. 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀 & 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 * Portfolios, GitHub, Behance: Show your projects live. * LinkedIn now more about your ‘brand’ - thoughts, impact, community engagement. * Employers search for real contributions - not just formats. 5. 𝗔𝗜‑𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 * Tools like Pymetrics, Plum, and ATS powered by AI go deeper than keywords. * They analyze behaviors, cognitive traits, and match culture fit - not just credentials. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: * 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Skills based > titles. * 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Stand out with real work, not polished resumes. * 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: Video, portfolios, AI - the next-gen job search. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼: 1. Build strong digital presence (LinkedIn, GitHub, Behance) → Shows real work, thought leadership 2. Create video profiles → Share your story, personality, communication skills 3. Practice project-based challenges → Get comfortable demonstrating real skills  4. Prepare for AI-based tools→ Optimize keywords, storytelling, context - not buzzwords 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: → 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘀. → 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 > 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲. → 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 + 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 + 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 = 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯. It’s time to reshape hiring - and your career approach accordingly. Save 💾 ➞ React 👍 ➞ Share ♻️ Follow Alok Kumar for content like this

Tired of employers not seeing your value? The "Portfolio Strategy" will fix that (in 7 simple steps): [Context] Companies hire people for one reason: They believe they'll bring the most value to the role. Resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn are traditional ways to illustrating that value. But they're not the best. If you're struggling to see results with them? You need a portfolio. 1. Choose Your Platform First, choose the place where you'll host your content. I recommend a place that: - Allows you to create the way you want - Maximizes your visibility If you're job searching, it's tough to beat LinkedIn. Medium is another solid option. 2. Identify Your Target Companies Next, brainstorm your list of target companies. You're going to be researching them and creating value that's directly tied to their goals, challenges, and vision. I recommend starting with 3-5. Bonus points if they're in the same industry. 3. Align Your Projects Start with one company. Research the heck out of it from a high level. Then dive deeper into researching the specific product and team you're targeting. Your goal is to identify: - Goals -Challenges - Initiatives Learn as much as you can about them. 3a. Align Your Projects (Examples) Marketer? Perform site audits and recommend 3 ways for companies to get more leads. Software Engineer? QA your favorite apps / tools to identify bugs or improvements. Graphic Designer? Refresh the branding for your favorite products. 4. Map Out The Process Start with your methodology: Why this company / product? Break down your research, brainstorming, and solution process. Find and include reputable data. Project outcomes / ROI if you can. Finally, make a compelling case. Don’t just summarize, sell! 5. Show Your Work Now turn that process into content! Write up a "case study" showing: - The problem / opportunity - How you identified it - Your solution(s) - How you came up with them - The process for implementing them When it's ready, hit publish! 6. Share Your Work Now your case study is out in the world! First, add it to your LinkedIn featured section. Next, break it down into bite sized pieces of content. Start writing posts around: - Your research process - Your solutions process - Insights you came across - Etc 7. Systematize It This works best when you consistently work at it. Create a daily schedule and commit to it. Before you know it, you’ll have a body of work that includes *real* results and clearly illustrates your value. That’s going to get you hired!

Looking for a job? Build a portfolio. Not just a résumé. If I were job hunting in 2025, here’s what I’d do. Build ONE great portfolio project in the next 30 days. Something that shows - not tells - your skill, thought process, and creativity. I say this as someone who's also hired half a dozen people in the past 2 years. There's too much noise out there. You've got to find a way to stand out. Here are 3 roles and 3 portfolio projects you can build in the next 30 days to stand out: 👩🏽💻 1. Product Manager Build: A new feature for an app you love → Pick a product (Spotify, Notion, Duolingo) → Design a new feature: user problem → solution → wireframes → Write a PRD (problem, KPIs, edge cases, success metrics) One of the most creative ways I've seen a friend get an interview was this: He mocked up a "Spotify Social Listening" feature - then sent it to Spotify PMs. This got him an immediate response and interview. Tool stack: Notion, Figma, Canva, ChatGPT, Whimsical 📱 2. UX/UI Designer Build: A 2-week redesign challenge → Pick a real-world flow that sucks (e.g. booking train tickets on IRCTC lol or the entire Goodreads web app) → Interview a few users (just ask around within your friends) → Redesign the flow with better UX → Share your case study on Behance or your website Write a post on the entire process you followed. Tool stack: Figma, Maze, Framer, Medium 📊 3. Data Analyst Build: A dashboard + case study → Choose a public dataset (NYC taxi data, Netflix ratings, upcoming Indian startups) → Clean + analyze it using SQL/Python → Build a dashboard in Tableau or Power BI → Publish your insights + charts as a case study Once again, write a post on the entire process you followed. Tool stack: SQL, Python, Tableau, Canva, Medium ... It's easy to get stuck in the rut of applying to jobs every day. Try something a tiny bit different... and you can easily stand out from the noise. Best of luck! 🌿 Found this useful? Repost it to help someone who’s job hunting. 🟢 Want a free guide to acing your first PM interview? Comment below “portfolio” below and I’ll send it over. :)