GrowIT Careers·1 min read
Recruiters often spend less than a minute on a first pass. A strong resume makes the important things obvious in that time.
Lead with impact, not duties
Write each bullet as action, result and evidence. 'Reduced test time by 30% by automating a fixture in LabVIEW' tells a reader far more than 'Responsible for testing'.
Match the language of the role
Applicant tracking systems look for the skills named in the job description. Use the same terms where they are true for you, especially in your skills and project sections.
Show proof of work
Link to a portfolio, GitHub repository or project write-up. One well-explained project is more convincing than many listed technologies.
Keep it clean
- One page for early-career roles, two at most later on
- A simple single-column layout that parses well
- Consistent dates, tense and formatting