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Resume and Linkedin Tips
Do you want to have high salary? or Do you want to have a good career? or Both?
Here are some resume tips. Most apply to software engineering roles.
Always
LinkedIn is a professional network. It isn’t a network of friends. So go with he hopes of making a “network” connection. This might require a shift in thinking.
Get good linkedIn url link: https://zety.com/blog/linkedin-on-resume
Use resumeworded.com to get a score and iterate.
Look at other people’s LinkedIn
Asking for referral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85i78eoltNk
Template:
Subject: Amazon Job Referral (ID: 1629491)
Hope you are safe and well.
I am B Tech Computer Science student, well versed with Data Structures and Algorithms. I have solved 1000+ standard quality DS and Algo problems and have 4 Internships. Experiences. Also I am expert rated at codeforces and (1991) at codechef.
It would really be helpful if you could refer me for a Software Developer/Intern position at Amazon ( 1629491).
Thank you.
{Attach Resume}
You’ll have to apply for to apply for too many jobs and ask too many referrals. You can use template extensions on chrome such as Magical Expander. :)
Here’s the above once in template
Resume
Have an ATS Friendly resume format
Here is the template I use: New template - Software Engineering Lead - Google Docs
Update your resume regularly.
Find items to add to your resume. At work, look for things that will look good on your resume. Mainly the most challenging responsibilities/tasks look good on a resume.
You are likely selling yourself short. Write down everything you do. Then find our things your employeer might need.
Don’t be shy to add what you are doing right now.
- Example: In-process of implementing a continuous delivery pipeline.
- This is also because it takes time to find a job. So it maybe 1-2 months before someone picks your resume. At that point resume is already outdated.
Find other people resume by searching something like: www.linkedin.com “microsoft” view my resume
Getting wordings right.
Use Grammarly. The Premium version will give you more points.
Use active voice always.
Use resumeworded.com to get a score on your resume and improvement points.
You can also use topresume.com to get a score.
Optimize for readability
Add a summary section. Read the full-stack resume section on summary: https://www.fullstackresume.com/.
[Your professional identity] with [how many years in the profession] of broad experience in [Areas of expertise] with a willingness to learn and master/practice [Areas of Interest]. [Strongest area of expertise] specialist/practitioner/expert/adept.
Put your name, and contact details in the footer. It serves as a call to action.
Make it easier for people to find things and find you.
https://www.fullstackresume.com/
Applying for Jobs
- LinkedIn: NathanDuma/LinkedIn-Easy-Apply-Bot: Automate LinkedIn Easy Apply job applications and answer application-specific questions. You’re welcome!
- AngelList: Easy Apply - Chrome Web Store
You have to look for a more targetted approach rather than treating it like a black box.
Target companies so that you avoid wasting time. #whiteBoxApproach.
It’s more effective to search for “best software companies in x country” or “companies that sponsor visa in x” country. And apply there first.
Offers
Look at offers from top companies: Google vs Apple vs Amazon vs Microsoft vs Oracle - Compare career levels across companies with Levels.fyi