Careers · by Aarav Sharma · 2026-08-29
My favorite low-effort upgrade for resume from the train station
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
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Brave Orbit · 13 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. The social part surprised me too. The spreadsheet should include the emotional cost too.
Cedar Runner · 8 likes
I am cheering for this update. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Élodie Favre · 3 likes
Amazing how much difference one small change can make. I noticed the same thing in Lisbon.
Isha Menon · 3 likes
The conclusion is too broad, but the example is interesting. This is more useful on a tired quiet Sunday than on a perfect day.
Sleepy Lantern · 3 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. The Jakarta example makes it feel concrete.
Urban Comet · 2 likes
Honestly, great taste. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.
Élodie Favre · 1 likes
There is probably a middle ground here. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Bianca Santos · 0 likes
Fair point, but I had the opposite experience. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a trailhead. Good managers make this conversation so much less weird.
Cozy Runner · 0 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Kabir Khan · 0 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. I am curious whether resume still feels good next month.
Hugo Martin · 0 likes
That last line is excellent. The Nairobi example makes it feel concrete.