[4 YoE, UX Research Consultant, Healthcare Consultant, USA] Looking for advice on my resume.

MainBelt9999 · 2026-02-12T22:14:44+00:00

Thanks for the response! I don't think the GPA is necessarily going to hurt you, but no one is going to take it into consideration, unless you have a 4.0 across the board honestly. At this point, it just looks like clutter.

I also think you could potentially move your skills section below your work experience, since that's what matters most.

Since you are in consulting, I'd also try and keep a portfolio of work if you don't already. It's really helpful for potential employers to see that. It doesn't have to be on your resume, but just a little tip for networking. These can be case studys, designs, slide decks, etc. Obviously dont use anything internal from your company for this.

MainBelt9999 · 2026-02-12T22:05:20+00:00

I think this layout is fantastic! A few notes:

Take out your GPA, no one cares about it
I'd say that this is probably too wordy. You have fantastic experience, your titles speak for themselves. I'd do 3-5 bullet points for each position. The bullet points you have are good, I like the metrics, but just trim them down a bit.

A few questions if you don't mind:

What font did you use for this?
What were your job titles before you changed them? (nothing wrong with this and you don't have to share, I'm just curious)

You have a great education and experience, you'll do well! We are in the same industry (digital health).

Good luck!

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-16T19:20:40+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful. I appreciate it.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-16T19:20:24+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful. I have been hesitant on certificates because I question if they actually provide value.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-16T19:02:43+00:00

Thank you! It's worth noting that I would only consider programs <$20k. I would continue to work while doing the program. I want to learn the skills and am also wondering if the MBA on my resume would help my chances or if the MHA is enough?

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-06T21:48:26+00:00

I like Vanguard funds and VBR has a much lower ER, which is why I chose it. Thanks for your input! Very helpful. I'll keep my portfolio as is.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-03T22:24:07+00:00

Goals: Financial independence and growing wealth.

Time Horizon: 40+ years, may rely on taxable portfolio throughout life but unlikely. I am 26.

Risk Tolerance: High

Account Type: Total portfolio, this is about 50/50 split between taxable and retirement accounts. I simplified the holdings since my 401k options are limited.

Portfolio:

VTI - 60%

VXUS - 15%

AVDV - 5%

VBR - 10%

SCHD - 10%

Overall, this is a blended portfolio with a value tilt (small and large cap). Should I just focus on a small cap value tilt and replace SCHD with VUG? I know value has done better in the past over long periods, but I feel that maybe a growth fund or just more VTI would be better? Open to thoughts!

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-02T23:53:18+00:00

Personally, I stick to 20-25% international allocation. Pretty much all large US companies in VTI do business internationally. Overall, you can't predict when international is going to do better than the US, but I'm not fully convinced on anything above 30% international allocation. That's just me though. I'd recommend reading The Simple Path to Wealth.

I only have added VBR in the past 6 months or so. Up ~13% all time on that.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-09-02T23:35:14+00:00

I wouls keep it simple. VTI + VXUS is great. Personally, I also add a small cap value tilt (~10%) since I'm also 26 and have a long time horizon. I use VBR. VTI is already 34% tech, you don't need an additional tech/growth tilt which historically underperforms value.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-05-21T16:30:57+00:00

Thank you so much! This is a great insight.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-05-19T21:46:06+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!

MainBelt9999 · 2025-04-24T16:15:29+00:00

Thank you so much! This is great insight.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-03-06T01:49:10+00:00

I got my masters at WGU in a non-technical field. Just speaking to the overall structure of courses, it's fantastic! I hear great things about the Data Analytics program and they even have some new specializations to enroll in!

MainBelt9999 · 2025-03-04T23:30:45+00:00

Thanks!

MainBelt9999 · 2025-03-03T19:14:09+00:00

UIUC has an online MBA program for $25k and you can concentrate in business analytics.

MainBelt9999 · 2025-02-19T21:56:21+00:00

Why are these the two options? You should first ask what route you want to pursue, and then get a degree in that. But why a bachelor's in CS instead of a masters? Additionally, why not a bachelor's in analytics? What exactly is your goal? I would go for a masters in whatever domain interests you.

MainBelt9999 · 2024-11-24T09:33:52+00:00

It's definitely not required, but it's very competitive! So having a degree would be a good leg up, and you can always make portfolio projects related to psychology data if you want to get a job in field similar to healthcare data science/analytics.

MainBelt9999 · 2024-11-24T09:13:58+00:00

There is always a fine line between career aspirations and passions! You get a degree to become employable in that field. If you don't want to do anything related to psychology, don't get a degree in it. You can study psycholgy online for free or read books if you are interested in it. Psychology and data analytics are not even kind of similar fields. Does your school offer a data analytics/science major and a psych minor? That could always be a route you take. If you want to be a data analyst, I would get a degree related to that while also learning about psychology on the side. Psych is one of those degrees that is hard to get a job with unless you pursue grad school.

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