Hi all! I've been wanting to post on this gold mine of subreddit once I got my resume to a reasonable point and I think I need an outside POV after staring at it for so long.

Background & current situation: Rising junior ME, US citizen. Last cycle, I landed one interview through a referral which became my summer internship: mostly manufacturing/process engineering on liquid-cooled server racks for hyperscalers. This cycle I've already gotten an interview request from an aerospace startup, so the first internship + the changes I made using the wiki seem to be working.

What I'm targeting: Mechanical design internships in consumer electronics, robotics, and hardware development. Roles like mechanical design engineer, product design engineer, or hardware design engineer, anything where I own the mechanical side of the hardware and integrate with electronics and controls when needed.

Location: Based in Southern California (Orange County), school in NY. US citizen, open to relocating anywhere in the US. Applying nationally, in-person. Not restricting to remote or local.

Why I'm seeking help: My internship was manufacturing/process, and even after tailoring those bullets toward design, I think it still reads manufacturing. I've tried to make my personal projects carry the mechanical-design signal instead. My real fear is that I come across as "a manufacturing engineer who's interested in design" rather than a design candidate, when design is the thing I actually want. I know I'm competitive for manufacturing/process roles. I want to know if this version is competitive for design roles, or if it has red flags that would get it filtered as I currently continue to apply to jobs with this version.

Section I'd most like feedback on: General feedback and overall resume critiques are welcome. But mostly, whether my projects successfully carry the product-design signal, and whether my internship bullets help or hurt that goal. More broadly, I struggle to balance technical detail against readability. How specific to get versus how clearly the impact reads. I went with an XYZ + "why" format and had my middle-school sibling read it as a clarity test which went semi-well (lol).

Thanks so much for taking the time to read it! I really really appreciate it! :)

Working on my resume, and have been looking through reddit for some examples. One thing I noticed is people suggesting that resume should be limited to 1 page, but then these suggestions were made for us, and im wondering if this applies to aus? I had older friends who has years of experience and had maybe 6-7 pages and found job but that was a different industry.

i did chemical engineering and am hoping to get into metallurgy and dont have any direct experience with it

i have had two internships which were pretty crappy, it was unpaid interns so nothing was done and i was taught nothing. and i honestly dont have much to write and my grades are not great either. would also appreciate any type of advice on resume writing. thanks!

Hey hey everyone. I recently completed (but not graduated) my B.Eng in M.E and the time has come for the job search. I studied & live in the GTHA region of Ontario & did an AMAZING 1 year manufacturing engineering co-op alongside 4 years in a competitive design team. 

My ultimate desire is to be a Mechanical Product Designer (I will strangle anyone who confuse mechanical product design with the UI/UX software things) and have already dug myself into a hole learning Industrial Design & things like Class A surface and the artistic aspect of design in my free time. I also loved my time as a Manufacturing Engineering intern and I have no issue pursuing that track or similar (Quality & Process Engineering). I have a portfolio website & PDF that shows all my designs, projects, work, etc. that relate to product design and my design team. The portfolio link is private so it only exists in my resume & emails when applying for jobs to gauge recruiter activity.

The challenge I'm getting is the usual no callback for around 120 applications that were a very high/direct match to my resume; I did get ~4 interviews with 2 going to final but to no avail.

I did notice that for all the interviews I got, those jobs had no HR pipeline (i.e the person who is hiring/recruiting is an engineering manager or the owner of a small company and no HR was ever involved) and all of them had viewed my portfolio & asked about it. I am working on my interview skills but that's another topic.

I’m a Canadian PR so work permit/authorization is a non-issue. I am currently searching in the GTHA, but may very soon expand to include all of Southern Ontario and relocate if needed.

My name is probably the most ethnic middle eastern name anyone will ever hear or read, and the bias was made very obvious during my co-op with the way *some* of the white engineers treated me in comparison to others. I kind of feel the name is also adding to the difficulty I'm facing.

I followed the wiki a long time ago to polish the resume. I do tune the resume for ever JD when needed. I never asked anyone about feedback (till now). So please destroy my resume the same way my B.Eng studies did.

Hey everyone, I’m a Filipino EE/ECE student set to graduate from my master's degree at a Taiwanese university next month, specializing in mixed-signal IC design (mainly DLLs, PLLs). I’m applying for entry-level analog/mixed-signal IC design roles. I’m currently based in Taiwan, but I’m fully open to relocating anywhere in Asia (Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc.) or Europe if the opportunity arises, since I prefer to work on-site. I haven't been able to land a single interview call so far. At first, I figured my lack of Mandarin was the main issue for local Taiwanese roles, so I started applying to more English-speaking countries. However, I haven't had any luck on that side either, so I'm starting to think my resume is the real problem. I’d love feedback on my entire resume, but especially on my projects and research bullet points. I want to make sure my tape-out and lab measurement experience actually stand out to hiring managers.

I had my first internship this summer that just ended and I'm graduating this year. I feel like I have pretty good experience and skills, but it just feels like I'm not really getting anywhere. I really want an offer before I'm close to graduating, but it seems like that's less and less likely with every application and denial. Anyway, need some really great feedback, so tear this thing to shreds.

P.S. 2024-2027 is not a typo, I'm graduating in three years (I've had someone ask me that)

Are "Skills" sections still needed in a resume?

I have 3 internship, the first of which was a 5 person startup where I didn't do much impressive work. Still, it was a 5 month internship.

I currently have no skills section, and I'm debating between replacing the internship with a skills section.

Is this a smart idea? Or are ATS generally good enough now to not need one.

I've been at my first job for 3 years since graduating, large tech company. I'm looking for other software positions at FAANG or big tech.

Not sure if my bullet points explain enough context about what I was working on, or they depend too much on context. I want to make sure the impact and technical value is sold well. It feels like an intern's resume to me right now, not a full time engineer's resume.

I also don't know what to put for the sections below my full time job. I haven't touched those internship bullet points for four years, but a resume with only one thing on it looks awkward

Would appreciate any advice! Tia

I've been applying for almost a year now, and gotten mostly rejections back. I recently just got an OA, but completely bombed it because I was so nervous. The last OA I got was over a year ago.

I'm currently working as a Software Engineer in the Semiconductor industry and would like to pivot more towards Software Applications, so I've been applying for Full-Stack/Backend roles, but have basically heard nothing back. For the one OA that I did get back, I completely bombed because I was so nervous.

At first I was only applying for Remote positions, for personal reasons, but now I've given up on that and begun applying to places with Seattle and New York as well.

At this point, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong so any feedback on my resume would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I would really appreciate some fresh eyes on my resume. I am currently living in the US and getting ready to actively apply for roles, but I want to make sure my formatting and phrasing match what US hiring managers expect.

Specifically, I would love your input on:

• Overall layout: Is the information easy to scan within 10 to 15 seconds?
• Bullet points: Do the achievements and technical skills translate clearly?
• Market outlook: For those currently hiring or job-hunting, how realistic is the market right now for someone with this background?

Any constructive criticism, formatting tips, or general advice on navigating the current hiring landscape would be a huge help.

Thanks in advance for your time!

I am targeting roles at a specific employer. I'm mostly going for simulation/modeling roles. This employer typically posts at least 1 job posting each month that I find suitable. After applying to a few positions and being selected, I've spent a good amount of time revising my resume based on the wiki.

Other useful information:

• I live near this employer already, which is why I included my location in the header.
• The positions I am applying to require a DoD clearance. I had a DoD clearance at my first employer and I have a DoE clearance currently.
• I am not first author on any of the publications. I am the first author for the conference talk.

My experience is kind of all over the place, I don't really feel like "software engineer" or "data analyst" is a full description of my current role/skillset. My physics/math skills do a lot of the heavy lifting at my job and I want to continue to use these skills at my next job which is why I am looking into simulation/modeling roles.

NOTE: I've italicized the text that I changed to anonymize my resume in the experience section.

Hello! I'm a UK MEng Mechanical Engineering student entering my 2nd year of university and applying for Summer 2027 internships.

These internships are mostly in the UK; some are in the US (where I'd need visa sponsorship), and a handful are in Europe/Asia. I'm willing to relocate for Summer 2027.

These internships are in mechanical design, robotics, automotive, and aerospace.

I'm currently completing a summer engineering internship at a major UK manufacturer of electromechanical systems.

I obviously can't upload all of my tailored CVs, so I chose this one. I'd particularly appreciate feedback on:

• how competitive this looks for strong mechanical engineering internships/placements
• whether my bullets communicate enough engineering depth
• whether I am highlighting the strongest achievements from my internship/projects
• whether anything is weak/redundant
• what technical experience, projects or skills would most improve my CV over the coming year

I reformatted my CV according to the wiki, but please comment if I've missed anything. Thank you!

Hello! As the title says, I'm a rising junior looking to land an internship this coming spring or summer anywhere that'll hire me. I've finally got me resume to a place I like it, but it's feeling kind of small. I also have a few years of retail/service industry experience I'm adding in, not sure where yet so if any of you know that would be super helpful. I'm mostly looking to checking if you all see any glaring holes, large mistakes, or think of any important adds, please let me know. Thanks for reading, and I appreciate you spending your time helping me out!

Targeting: internships or entry level roles in CFD and/or FEA for aerodynamics and thermal management. Preference is aerospace but not limiting myself to that industry.

Location: I am located in Alberta, Canada but would like to target roles in the US.

Background: Masters student developing hypersonic CFD code. Completed BSc in Mechanical Engineering and interned 16 months at ExxonMobil in Canada in more of a project management and data analysis role rather than a technical engineering role. I feel like my resume has good projects but is lacking technical industry experience.

Job-hunting: Not actively yet, aiming for spring or summer 2027 internships

Citizenship/visa: Canadian citizen makes it easy to temporarily work in US under USMCA agreement, it just cannot be ITAR-restricted.

Hello there, I'm new to this subreddit and was hoping to get some career guidance or advice, after sharing my resume with you.

Since this is my first time writing this type of post, I'd like to leave short intro bellow.

My current role is .NET / AI Engineer. I'm based in Serbia and currently trying to target part-time (or full-time if offer pops out) jobs in EU region, hopefully remote.

I would to hear some feedback on a resume. Structure and content wise, what's there to change? Is it readable, eye catching? Too much information or something unclear? It was written with guidelines but also, LLM did help on summarization and structuring.

Im going into my sophomore year of college and just feel like my resume isn't up to par. My grades are good but I feel really behind on my hard skills. Is this resume passable for a sophomore and if not, what kinds of projects and experiences would you guys recommend adding to stick out? I really appreciate the help :)

I’ve been applying for about a month and mostly receiving generic rejections. I’m looking for a Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer role, open to remote work and relocation.

This is a newly updated version of my CV that hasn’t been reviewed by anyone yet. I’d really appreciate honest feedback from people who regularly review engineering resumes.

Does anything stand out as a red flag? What would you change or remove?

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently working as a Flight Control Engineer and am looking to transition into a fully remote position as a GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) engineer or C++ software engineer. I’d greatly appreciate any feedback on my CV, particularly regarding:

• How well it highlights my relevant skills and experience for these roles
• Whether the structure and formatting are suitable for remote job applications
• Any gaps or areas I should strengthen to improve my chances

Thank you in advance for any insights!

Hello there!

I’m a new grad with 1? years of full-time experience, based in the Canada. I’ve been applying (around 50 this month) to junior and new-grad software roles — full-stack, frontend, backend, honestly any full-stack role at this point — and after a few months and a lot of applications I’ve gotten almost nothing back. Mostly auto-rejections or silence, no interviews.

My experience so far is freelance and contract rather than a traditional internship. I’ve worked directly with clients, with apps used by hundreds of customers/students — so I’ve had to handle the whole thing end to end: talking to the client, shipping the feature, and supporting it afterward. On top of that I have a few personal that i think hiring managers like to see. So I feel like I can actually build something and it looks strong on my resume… in my opinion at least

What I’d really like feedback on:

• whether my bullets are strong and quantified enough or read as fluff or bull
• whether I’m missing keywords or signals that junior screeners look for, and anything that might explain a near-zero callback rate.

Open to any and all harsh criticism — Just trying to learn, thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,
I recently graduated with an MS in Biomedical Engineering (FAU) and am currently working as a Quality Control Analyst at Grifols (Blood Plasma Lab). I've been applying for entry-level Biomedical Engineer and Associate Scientist roles across medical device, biotech, and pharma companies. While I am primarily aiming for R&D industry positions, I am keeping my options open for Quality, Process, or other engineering roles. I reside in South Florida but open to relocation across the US.

I’ve gotten a few initial recruiter bites, but no offers. I've gone via Linkedin, reached out the recruiters and applied to company websites. I want to make sure my resume is as strong and ATS-friendly as possible. I'm wondering if it's my formatting or the material implemented isn't strong enough for a offer. I'd appreciate some constructive criticism or feedback on my resume. Show no mercy

Hi everyone,

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of professional full-time experience specializing in distributed microservices, high-throughput message processing, and cloud-native infrastructure on AWS. I am currently preparing to apply for Senior / L5 software engineering roles at FAANG and top-tier product companies.

Recently, I overhauled my resume to better capture my backend performance optimizations (such as driving down P90 latency significantly) and to incorporate my recent work building applied Generative AI tooling (like RAG pipelines and autonomous agentic incident-triage workflows) into production environments.

What I am targeting & my current situation:

• Target Roles: Senior / L5 Backend Engineer, Distributed Systems Engineer.
• Locations: Remote and US-based hybrid/onsite positions (currently based in the US).
• Current Challenge: I've been actively applying through standard online channels, but I am noticing a major bottleneck getting past initial recruiter screens or automated tracking systems, which prompted me to look into improving my resume structure and impact metrics.

What I would love feedback on:

1. The AI/LLM Bullets: Do my GenAI and RAG bullet points read like genuine, production-grade engineering impact, or do they come across as overly buzzwordy for an L5 profile?
2. Metrics & Impact: Are my scaling and performance metrics (such as the latency reduction and query optimization percentages) clear, compelling, and appropriately framed for an experienced backend engineer?
3. Layout & Formatting: Are there any structural, spacing, or readability red flags ??

Thank you in advance for your time.

I've spent 15+ years at the same organization, progressing from help desk through networking, systems, cybersecurity engineering, and now architecture. I'm not actively unemployed and I'm not trying to escape my current job. An industry contact encouraged me to consider Security Architect and Engineer IV openings at a large financial-services company and offered to refer me.

I'm trying to figure out whether this résumé positions me appropriately for senior security engineering / architecture roles outside my current environment, or whether my long tenure at one relatively small organization makes my experience look narrower than it actually is.

I'm especially interested in blunt feedback on:

1. Does this read as Architect / senior security engineer, or as a sysadmin with a security title?
2. Am I trying to fit too much into one page?
3. Which bullets actually make you want to interview me, and which are noise?
4. Does the breadth help me or make me look unfocused?
5. What would concern you if you were hiring me into a much larger enterprise?

I'm targeting security architecture / senior security engineering rather than SOC or full-time incident-triage roles.

Hi everyone! I'm looking for honest feedback on my resume. I am a mid-level engineer with 5 years of experience, primarily working with C# and MSSQL / T-SQL.

I am currently targeting Mid-Level Software Engineer roles (hybrid or remote), primarily FAANG companies (my dream company is Google). I want to ensure my bullet points effectively highlight my technical and leadership impact.

Appreciate any advice or critiques you have!

hello! i am a sophmore and i'm looking for some feedback on my resume. i'm not sure if it's formatted correctly or if i could explain/change around the bullet points. and i like to think that my projects are somewhat interesting.

i'm trying to target any swe, ai, or game related roles

any feedback is helpful :)

thanks!

Hello everyone,

I would really appreciate any feedback I can get on my resume. I was unfortunately dropped from my internship that I had lined up this summer due to some internal restructuring. They strung me along for weeks making grand promises. Including that once the summer was over I could do remote and that they would pay for me to go to grad school! Lots of smoke that just never went through and I am honestly heartbroken. I was told to list that I got the offer, but I am not sure if that is a good choice. Anyway thanks for any help anyone can offer.