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Resume Writing Tips for Tech Roles
📋Structure
- • Keep it to 1-2 pages maximum
- • Use reverse chronological order
- • Include clear section headers
- • Use consistent formatting
✍️Content
- • Start bullets with action verbs
- • Quantify achievements with metrics
- • Tailor skills to job description
- • Focus on impact, not just tasks
💻Technical Skills
- • List relevant languages & frameworks
- • Include tools and platforms
- • Mention cloud and DevOps experience
- • Order by proficiency/relevance
⚠️Common Mistakes
- • Avoid generic objectives
- • Don't list every technology
- • Skip outdated skills
- • No spelling/grammar errors
Templates organized by career level
Entry-Level Software Developer
0-2 years
Perfect for new graduates and career changers
Mid-Level Software Engineer
3-5 years
For developers with solid industry experience
Senior Software Engineer
6-10 years
For experienced engineers leading technical initiatives
Staff/Principal Engineer
10+ years
For technical leaders driving company-wide impact
ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Tips
Do's
- • Use standard section headings
- • Include keywords from job posting
- • Use simple, clean formatting
- • Save as .pdf or .docx format
Don'ts
- • Avoid tables and columns
- • No images or graphics
- • Don't use headers/footers
- • Avoid unusual fonts
Keywords
- • Match job title exactly
- • Include required skills
- • Use industry terminology
- • Spell out acronyms once
Role-Specific Recommendations
Frontend Developer
Highlight UI/UX projects, accessibility experience, and responsive design skills.
Backend Developer
Emphasize scalability achievements, API design, and system reliability metrics.
Full Stack Developer
Show end-to-end project ownership and cross-functional collaboration.
DevOps Engineer
Focus on automation achievements, uptime improvements, and cost savings.
Data Engineer
Highlight data pipeline scale, processing volumes, and data quality improvements.
ML Engineer
Include model performance metrics, production deployments, and research experience.