Write Your Compelling Resume

Before you begin writing your resume, gather the following information:

  • Your complete work history, including company names, job titles, dates of employment, and a brief description of your responsibilities.
  • Details of your educational background, including degrees, institutions attended, graduation dates, and any relevant academic achievements.
  • A comprehensive list of your technical skills, including programming languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies you are proficient in.
  • Information about relevant projects you have worked on, technologies used, and contributions.
  • Details of any certifications, awards, or recognition you have received.

After gathering all the required information, please follow the steps below:

  1. Choose a Professional Format: Use a clean, readable template with consistent formatting.
  2. Contact Information: Include name, phone, professional email, and LinkedIn URL.
  3. Objective: Write a brief (2-3 sentence) summary of your key skills and goals (for experienced) or career objective (for entry-level).
  4. Professional Experience: List jobs (most recent first) with company, title, dates, and 3-5 bullet points of quantifiable achievements using action verbs.
  5. Education: List degrees (most recent first) with degree name, major, university, and graduation date. Include relevant coursework if applicable.
  6. Technical Skills: Create a categorized list (e.g., Programming, Frameworks, Tools) of your proficiencies.
  7. Projects (Recommended): Include personal/academic projects showcasing skills, with brief descriptions, technologies, and your role. Link to live demos/GitHub if possible.
  8. Optional Sections: Add relevant certifications, awards, or professional affiliations if they strengthen your application.
  9. Proofread Carefully: Review for errors in grammar and spelling. Get someone else to read it too.
Once completed, you will have a well-structured and compelling resume that effectively increases your chances of landing interviews for your desired tech roles.

Please Note:

  • Save your resume in PDF format to preserve formatting across different devices.
  • Tailor your resume to each specific job application, emphasizing the skills and experiences most relevant to the job description.
  • Seek feedback on your resume from career advisors, mentors, or experienced professionals in your field.
  • Keep your resume updated as you gain new skills and experience.