Talent · Your agent

More context makes better matches

A résumé explains where you have been. The context you share explains where you want to go—and helps your agent represent the difference.

Why context matters

Two roles can look similar on paper and feel completely different in practice. Your agent needs more than titles and keywords to understand which opportunities deserve your time.

Useful context helps Standout explain your strengths, avoid obvious mismatches, and describe an opportunity in terms that matter to you.

The most useful things to share

Direction: the work you want more of and the skills you want to build.
Evidence: projects, decisions, or outcomes that show how you work at your best.
Environment: team size, company stage, management style, and pace you prefer.
Constraints: location, work authorization, timing, travel, or schedule requirements.
Tradeoffs: what you would bend on for an exceptional role and what is non-negotiable.
Dealbreakers: roles or conditions your agent should filter out immediately.

Examples are better than labels

“I want ownership” can mean many things. A stronger explanation might be: “I want to own a product area from customer problem to launch, and I still want to write code.” Specific examples help your agent understand the shape of the role, not just the title.

The same is true when passing on an opportunity. Saying what did not fit—scope, stage, location, compensation structure, or the work itself—is more useful than a bare no.

Update context when life changes

Tell your agent when your timing, location, interests, or availability changes. New information should replace outdated assumptions rather than sit beside them.

Why context matters

Two roles can look similar on paper and feel completely different in practice. Your agent needs more than titles and keywords to understand which opportunities deserve your time.

Useful context helps Standout explain your strengths, avoid obvious mismatches, and describe an opportunity in terms that matter to you.

The most useful things to share

Direction: the work you want more of and the skills you want to build.
Evidence: projects, decisions, or outcomes that show how you work at your best.
Environment: team size, company stage, management style, and pace you prefer.
Constraints: location, work authorization, timing, travel, or schedule requirements.
Tradeoffs: what you would bend on for an exceptional role and what is non-negotiable.
Dealbreakers: roles or conditions your agent should filter out immediately.

Examples are better than labels

The same is true when passing on an opportunity. Saying what did not fit—scope, stage, location, compensation structure, or the work itself—is more useful than a bare no.

Update context when life changes

Tell your agent when your timing, location, interests, or availability changes. New information should replace outdated assumptions rather than sit beside them.