Resume Writing Secrets: 25 Tips to Get You Hired
In the last 5 years I received interview calls from 200+ tech companies.
Over this period I perfected my resume one tiny improvement at a time.
I have documented my learnings in 25 tips that I learnt too late. 🥲
These will help you in leveling up your resume and help past mandatory screening test from recruiters.
Let’s dive in 🚀
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Projects + Results > Any college degree.
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Prove with your resume that you read the job description.
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Best resumes are highly scannable.
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Your resume should be visually appealing.
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Just mention things that are required for the job role.
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Add project links in your resume for employers to know more.
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Technical skills is the most important section. Put it first.
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Use numbers to quantify your experience but avoid percentages.
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Avoid use of pronouns, long paragraphs, change of tenses.
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Aim to make your resume 1 page long. Max 2.
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Spelling mistakes can cost you an interview. Use spell checker.
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Gather feedback on your resume from peers.
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Keep information in reverse chronological order. I.e most recent detail first.
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Don’t try to mislead with your resume. It will hurt in the long term.
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Less general claims. More specific outcomes.
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Always test all the mentioned links before sharing your resume.
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You look more qualified by being concise.
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Use consistent layout and typography.
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Outdated resume = Missed opportunity.
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More than work, highlight what measurable impact it created.
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Mention explicitly if you are proficient or just familiar with the technology.
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Make sure stuff in your resume matches with your LinkedIn.
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Any open source or community contribution is a BIG plus.
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Cut the fluff. Aim for simple and to the point details.
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And most importantly — Be yourself.
That’s it!
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Source: https://dev.to/codewithvoid/resume-writing-secrets-25-tips-to-get-you-hired-5bp6
