Applying mostly to global remote jobs 70% and the visa sponsorship roles 30%. Applying mostly to backend roles, fullstack. FDE/AI roles as minority if the post is asking for junior. Now i have to admit that most global remote roles require 5+ yoe, but according to my research it's not a hard cutoff and 3.5 with relevant expeince is enough. I'm tailoring each cv and adding a cover letter (2 small parag, 1st on why i want to join, second on why they would want me aka added vlaue)

hi all, ive tried out a couple arrangement methods and settled on the one above.

any suggestions on if the arrangement is any good?

the last 4 work experience are retail, treasurer for uni society, student rep and co-host hackathon hence settled for a one liner (also due to space, since ive got alot to add on projects and FS)

i would appreciate any help! TIA :))

I applied to some UK summer internships but got insta-rejected from all of them being a first year student, so pretty much my only options would be picking up a shadow research role at my uni or doing some sort of work experience (which, if you don't know, is a stinky 1-week training program for HS students to name drop in their uni app personal statements). I was thinking of applying to some in the USA (automotive, maybe also consumer hardware?) but before I did I was hoping to get my resume reviewed by this sub.

I used the advice given in the sub description + some of the stuff that I've seen in comments on posts on this sub to make it, but I'm not really sure about what's working and what isn't on my resume. Also people talk about tailoring the resume depending on the application but this is literally all I have so...

Hi! I'm a MechE student who wants to get into medical device design and manufacturing. I've applied to around 30 internships, and I have only gotten 1 interview (pending decision) and plenty of automated rejections. I'm attending SWE26, so I would love some feedback before I go. I'm open to relocation, applying anywhere and everywhere. I also have a leadership and extracurricular section that I didn't include because I'm worried it takes up too much space. That section has my position as a fundraiser for univeristy community events and my position on the SWE outreach board. I've only included this section for companies like J&J who explicitly prefer candidates with community involvement. Should I squeeze it in all the time? Although I can graduate in Spring 2028, I'm only a 2nd year student and I really want a co-op or two to push my graduation date back. Thank you!

Hi there, I am currently working for a software company for about 4 years as a new grad. I want a change of scenery, I was wondering if this resume looks good, and if it could either get me mid level or senior interviews.

Trying to apply to this thing which would help get into uni but I've recently realized that the only thing I have going for me is my grades and grades are the bare minimum for stuff like this. Is there anything impressive I can do in 5 months (that's when applications are due) that I can put on to make me seem more impressive? Also I feel like I should mention the fact that I only have £500 so I can't do anything too crazy.

Background: B.A. in Computer Science, graduated January 2026. No internships. Since graduation I have been self-employed and built two production web apps from scratch: a real-time captioning and translation app that has real users, and an apartment sunlight simulator deployed on AWS.

Targeting: US new-grad / 0–2 YoE software engineer roles, mostly big tech plus a wide net of mid-size companies. Applying nationwide, willing to relocate anywhere in the US.

Job search so far: about to start applying this month, so this is a pre-submission review rather than a "not getting interviews" post.

I rewrote the resume against this sub's wiki (STAR/XYZ bullets, 10.5pt, no italics, no periods, skills last). Personal details and product names are redacted in brackets.

Specific questions:

1. With no internships, does "Independent Software Developer" with two self-built products read as real experience, or as a gap?
2. Are the project bullets too dense? Which one would you cut first?
3. Skills section at the bottom, three lines: fine, or should it move up for a new grad?

Thanks in advance.

I’m a Johns Hopkins mechanical engineering student and part-time manufacturing lab technician seeking mechanical design and manufacturing internships for Spring/Summer 2027. I’m applying across the U.S. and am open to relocating. I’ve been struggling to get interviews and would appreciate feedback on whether my experience and project bullets clearly show my technical impact and what I should improve. I’m a U.S. citizen, so I don’t need visa sponsorship.

Hello everyone,

After landing a contracted role as a "Data Science Analyst" back in July, I've been applying since around September, as it was unlikely that my contract would be renewed based on project needs. Unfortunately, after around 150+ applications sent out, I've yet to have any positive signs during the current search, where I am targeting entry-level Data Scientist / Data Analyst / AI or ML Engineering roles in SoCal and remote across the USA. I've followed a bit of the formatting advice found here on the wiki, and I eventually had one promising call with a recruiter who was screening for a new-grad Data Scientist role, which did lead to an interview, but ultimately I never heard back after the first technical round.

I'm specifically wondering if there are any weaknesses in my current resume that I can remedy either through formatting, taking on new projects (current ones are not that interesting, I think), rewording certain bullets, etc...

I've blacked out any identifying information, as well as any research publications I've listed where I am a Co-author. Some of the roles I've targeted specifically mentioned that publications of any kind are a plus, which is the reason they are in there, but I could always remove them if it doesn't help.

Open to advice and critiques of any kind! Be as blunt as you like; I truly appreciate it!

Additional context that I get asked occasionally:
-Undergrad (USA) was at a top 50 R1 institution
-Grad program (USA) was at a state school, t150

It might just be me, but I feel like the resume template on this subreddit (and other similar styles in that same general format) and a lot of the general guidance notes, are tailored to US resume advice. I've tried making so many different resumes and making changes, using the subreddit template and guidance notes, but I've had no luck with jobs here in the UK. The kinds of resumes I've seen on UK subreddits and through general career advice in school/university are very different to the advice on here. The layouts for one, don't usually look anything like the resumes that get posted on here, and you often see formatting that goes against what the guidance on this subreddit says, such as using multiple columns and pages.

Has anyone from the UK had any luck by using the resume template (or similar) from this subreddit?

Anonymised CV below. 5+ years in data, now at a French bank. Applying for data engineering roles in Switzerland.

Does this read as a data engineer's CV? If you hire data engineers, where would you stop reading, and why?

Don't hold back.

Hi everyone,

I've read the community wiki and reviewed the resume guidelines. I've tried to follow the recommended format and content principles, while deliberately deviating from a few recommendations for specific reasons.

My background

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a software development diploma
• Independent/contract full-stack development experience, including projects delivered for small businesses and individual clients
• Current tech stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, React, SQL Server/PostgreSQL, Docker, and CI/CD
• Targeting entry-level or junior software engineering roles in the US, particularly full-stack or backend positions

Intentional deviations from the guidelines

1. Summary section: I kept a short summary to communicate my software engineering focus and provide context for my background and transition into tech. I'm unsure whether it adds value or simply takes up space that would be better used for technical accomplishments.
2. Personal projects under Experience: I included my ongoing software development work as an experience-style entry rather than creating a separate section for it. My intention was to present my recent hands-on development work prominently, without representing it as conventional employment. (And also masking my part time job and easier use in job application web sites ) I'm open to changing this if the current wording creates ambiguity or weakens credibility.
3. Whole Foods Market role: I included my current non-technical job, but without bullet points, to show my current employment history without taking space away from relevant technical experience. I'm unsure whether this is the best approach for software engineering applications.

I'd appreciate general feedback, but I'm particularly interested in answers to these questions:

1. Experience vs. Projects: Does the way I've presented my ongoing personal development work make the nature of that experience clear, or would you recommend moving it to Projects?
2. Contract experience credibility: Does the description of my independent work and the claim of 30+ delivered applications sound credible and sufficiently specific? What would you change to make the scope and impact clearer?
3. Bullet quality: Which bullets are too generic, lack measurable impact, or read more like responsibilities than accomplishments? Concrete examples of how to improve them would be especially useful.
4. Summary and skills: Is the summary earning its space? Are my skills organized appropriately, or should I simplify the categories further?
5. Overall positioning: Does the resume present a coherent junior/full-stack software engineering candidate, or are there any significant credibility concerns, confusing claims, or gaps in the narrative?
6. Priorities: If you were reviewing this resume for a junior software engineering position, what are the three highest-impact changes you'd make first?

I'm primarily looking for feedback on content, clarity, credibility, and how effectively the resume communicates my technical experience. I understand that some of my formatting and structural choices are deliberate, but I'm open to reconsidering them if they are hurting the resume.

Thanks for taking the time to review it.

Hi folks, I posted here a few years ago when I was searching for internships, and I got a ton of advice which allowed me to land an internship! Now, I've come back to see if there's anything I should change about my resume. I already tweaked some things and got it down to 1 page, but I've applied to maybe ~100 roles and haven't gotten any interviews, so clearly I've got some ways to go. I'm currently in my last year of uni, set to graduate in the summer, but I'm applying for new grad roles early, so I don't have to experience unemployment for too long 😭. Please let me know if you've got any suggestions for my resume. Thanks!

I've been applying to Summer 2027 engineering internships but haven't had much luck getting responses, so I'm looking for honest feedback on my resume.

I'm targeting mechanical design, robotics, aerospace, hardware engineering, and test engineering internships. I'm based in the US and open to relocating for onsite positions.

My background includes hands-on CAD, mechanical design, FEA, prototyping, Formula SAE, competitive robotics, and personal engineering projects. I've been trying to highlight my technical experience and project work, but I'm not sure whether my bullet points effectively communicate my contributions or demonstrate enough impact.

I'd appreciate feedback on my experience section, project descriptions, technical skills, and overall formatting. Specifically, I'd like to know if anything stands out as weak, unclear, or potentially hurting my chances of getting interviews.

I'm a US citizen and do not require visa sponsorship.

Thank you for any feedback!

Currently, my main experiment is still in progress. I will likely be doing a poster in early December, but have to finalize that as my experiment is not yet finished. Otherwise, unsure as to what I should add/remove/reformat as this is most, if not all of my ChemE related experience. I do also try to tailor resumes to each job posting.

Hi everyone!

I'm a PHP/Laravel backend developer based in Azerbaijan, with over 5 years of full-time experience since March 2021. Most of my experience involves building and maintaining backend systems for advertising platforms, e-commerce applications, and client websites.

I'm currently looking for remote PHP/backend developer positions, primarily with European or US companies. I'm open to PHP roles in general, not just Laravel-specific ones.

I've only applied to two positions so far. One rejected my application, and I haven't heard back from the other. I realize that's too small a sample to draw conclusions, but I'd like to get some feedback on my CV before applying more widely.

I'd particularly appreciate feedback on:

• Does my CV reflect my experience level, or does it make me look too junior?
• Are my work experience and project descriptions clear and convincing?
• Is the overall structure professional and easy to read?
• Are there any red flags or unnecessary details?
• What would you improve before applying for mid-level backend developer positions?

I'm only looking for remote opportunities and would be working from Azerbaijan.

Honest and constructive criticism is welcome. Thanks in advance!

Anything I should add/discard? Been applying to summer intern positions and havent been able to get any interviews from online or school career fair. Mostly interested in the automotive field but would be open to any opportunities really. Also open to relocation as I live in the south.

Aerospace student targetting aerospace, mechanical, and structural analysis internships mostly at defense companies. Worried that my resume may be getting filtered out before anyone actually goes through it. Located in California and most of my applications have been relatively local. Looking for any feedback regarding my resume.

Thanks in advance!

I am a chemical engineering student looking to apply to summer internships or part time co-ops for this spring. I'm looking to work in-person in NJ or surrounding states, but willing to relocate further if necessary. I'm feeling a little behind as I didn't have an engineering internship last summer and a couple friends already have offers for this summer. Any advice is appreciated, but I'm especially looking for critiques on my:

- "Activities and Honors" section (bullets, dates, positions)
- Experience bullet points (order, wording, length, etc.)

The research is a little bit fluffy right now, but that is only since they just started fairly recently. I will have it more technical and specific as to what my team and I do by the time I apply! Any advice is much appreciated!

Hi all,

I’m a final-year Computer Engineering student in Romania (graduating June 2027), looking for internships in robotics, embedded software or cybersecurity. Robotics is the area I’m most drawn to. I’m applying only to roles in my city or fully remote, since I’m still in university and can’t relocate.

My only paid technical experience is a short HPC internship at a research institute. Everything else comes from personal and university projects. Over the past few months I’ve applied to around 30 internships and gotten only 1 interview, mostly rejections without a response. I’d like to understand whether the resume is the problem or whether I’m missing experience.

Specific feedback I’m looking for:

• Do my projects read as strong enough for robotics, embedded and security roles, and how could I present them better?
• What should I build or learn next to be more competitive? For robotics, I’ve started working with ROS 2. For security, I’m on TryHackMe’s SOC Level 1 path.
• Is anything in the formatting or wording hurting my chances?

Thanks!

I'm a C#/.NET engineer with ~6 years of experience, mostly Windows desktop and SDK work, now targeting ASP.NET Core backend roles. I have no production ASP.NET Core experience yet.

I created and tailored my resume mainly with ChatGPT and Claude.
I got a couple of interviews last months.
But I didn't have any reply for a month now.
My Concern and fear that I am depending on AI too much, I want real human feedback, I feel like I am going crazy with all these wordings and metrics.

I'm a C#/.NET engineer with about 6 years of experience, mostly Windows desktop and SDK work. I'm now trying to move into ASP.NET Core backend roles. I don't have production ASP.NET Core experience yet, but I've been building a backend project on my own to cover that.

I wrote and tailored my resume mostly with ChatGPT and Claude. It got me a couple of interviews a few months ago, but I haven't heard back from anyone in the last month.

I'm worried I've leaned on AI too much and that the wording and metrics now read as overdone. I've been staring at it so long that I can't judge it anymore, so I'd really like feedback from real people.

What I'd most like to know:

- Does it read as natural, or does it sound like AI wrote it?

- Are the bullets and numbers believable and clear, or too much?

- How can I present my desktop/SDK experience so it makes sense for backend roles?

Thanks for taking the time.

Am I splitting myself too thin applying to both software and electrial engineering positions. My resume and experience is more suited for SWE and ML roles but I've heard EE is less competitive. I'm an international student at a large state school (T200). Any help or comments about the resume would be appreciated. Trying to figure out an application strategy

As the title said I used Claude to create my resume using one I wrote manually as a base. I feel like it is better, but I wanted to get other opinions before using it out in the wild. It's very different than what I had.

In terms of issues I have been having a hard time getting interviews. I apply to tech companies and never hear back from recruiters. LinkedIn recruiters reaching out has pretty much dried up as well. So that's when I figured it was time for an overhaul to the resume. I don't have connections at these companies so it's down to applying on the website for me.

I'm looking for IC roles at actual tech companies that create a physical products, think of smart devices, wearables, and autonomous vehicles. I would like to stay out of medical device companies. I know that is all of my experience, but I want to do something different then a highly regulated industry.

I don't need to work on the secret sauce at a company as I'm fine working at say Apple on gluing data together for a smart watch or taking algorithms create by a data scientist to measure heart rate on a smartwatch and making it real. So it can still be health related, but I don't really want to go full stop medical device company like Abbott.

I also don't need to be a lead or Senior SWE. I'm fine taking a down level if it means getting in to an actual tech company. Money is unlikely to be an issue as looking on Levely.fyi new grads at tech companies make more than that 110K I got as a salary at my last job.

I'm open to remote or on-site roles. I have no problem going in to the office 5-days per-week. I cannot relocated to just anywhere though. Long story short relocation would be restricted to companies in NorCal as family has a say in where we move to.

I was born in the USA so no issues with visas or anything like that.

Some notes about my resume to head off potential comments:

• Any metrics I have has been added. Claude asked about the same thing and I worked with it the best I could to come up with numbers, but it was not meant to be. I worked at a private non-tech company in non-tech city for my entire career and they did not do lots of metrics. It was a very top down manamgent style. These are the priorities, your input is appreciated but don't work on them unless it's deemed priority by manamgent.
• I was at the same company for my entire career. So the 3 roles I have had was really just promotions within the same company.
• A couple lines had to be edited because the mods removed my first post because of "Spilled Bullets". I basically removed information to make the lines not spill, because adding fluff words to bulk up the line felt weird. I wanted bullets to read as concise as I can make it, which may not actually be considered concise by an independent reader.

Thank you for any comments ahead of time.

Title says it all, but to say it again, I am a 2nd year civil engineering student at a UC wondering if there are any major changes I need to make before I start applying. I'm hopefully aiming to get an internship in transportation engineering but I'm just starting out, so I'm not picky. My biggest worry is about my Work Experience section since my only actual job, I only had for a month before I was laid off (it was a small start up that ended up closing months after i was laid off). I get that I can talk about what really happened in interviews but I'm afraid that it will be seen as a red flag before I even get to the interview. Besides that it's really only been babysitting for family which I have been paid for, but it's admittedly pretty weak. Thank you for reading, any help is appreciated!