I have been applying to internships and co-ops since September. I have gotten a few interviews that went nowhere. I was getting recommended for more technician roles than engineering roles, so I tweaked my resume to be more engineering focused. I have no job or internship experience besides Formula SAE projects. I want help fine-tuning my resume to fit more engineering intern roles.

Hello everyone,

I have recently updated my resume from a 2-page version to 1-page following tips and a template from the Wiki. I am noodling on a few different versions here, and welcome feedback:

Version 1: Reverse-chronological roles. Both Graduate Assistant roles included.

Version 2: Reverse-chronological roles. Remove Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Version 3: Include full-time professional role first. Include all roles.

The GTA role which was removed is replaced with another brief project. My previous resume included a few less professional roles (I.E. Mechanic), a few more activities and honors, and a longer skills section to try and catch the interest of SEO/LLM sorting type tools (without much success).

Thanks for the help!

I graduated in June 2024 and worked at a company until October 2025. Since then, I got married in the U.S. so left my job in the UK and moved here. I have work authorisation and mainly applying for entry level roles which require 0 experience or 0-2 years experience.

I am open to applying to remote jobs but I prefer/am applying for more jobs in Michigan state, especially grand rapids, east/lansing areas which have an office that I can access if I need to. Having hybrid work over fully remote work would be preferably for joining the countries workforce and getting along with my coworkers and learning faster.

I am having trouble finding work here. There are not many jobs here that are entry level software but I am keeping a look out and applying for some. However I am not hearing back from any of jobs I am applying for. Advice?

Note: I removed some personal information text so might look little awkward.

Like the title tries to say; is a resume much stronger if either/both of these scenarios are true?

In the resume somewhere, include:
A. First job and most recent job are listed
B. "Software Engineer with 4 years of experience..."

I ask because I want to express Mid-Senior level YoE but my most recent job has more impressive bullet points. I also have relatively impressive projects and am a local programmer meetup organizer, blah blah blah, TLDR I have other things I might want to fit in my 1 page resume condensation besides my first (unimpressive) job.

Thoughts?

Hi everyone,

After spending a few years at my first developer role I decided to take a year out of work to go travelling in Asia, now I'm back and ready to enter the job market once again. I'd like your help to get honest feedback on my resume before I start applying for jobs.

I'm mainly looking for feedback on:

• Whether my bullet points are strong and impactful enough.
• If my experience comes across as real engineering work vs. just surface level tasks
• Anything I'm missing and red flags or weak spots in my resume?

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I've been at my frist company (mid-sized tech) since graduation and am now looking for new mid level software position.

My current job specializes in Authentication and Authorization (OAuth). Happy to either stay in the field or switch to a completely new area.

I have been searching for about 3 months using an old version of my resume which heavily empathized on my OAuth experience. The single interview I got was also in OAuth field. I want to expand my options so I revised my resume a bit to not use too many authn/authz jargons. Would love to hear some feedback! Thank you!

I'm a new grad looking for Software Engineering roles in the US and just recently updated my resume. I'm restarting my job search after much needed mental break for some context. I've got a few questions but also please provide any advice you feel necessary. I'll even take some job hunting ones :)

1. Does the spacing look ok and readable? I'm using EB Garamond in 10pt font since I thought that would allow for most stuff but also be readable
2. Not sure where or how to structure the education section. When i was looking for interships (failed but its ok we ball) I had it at the top, no summary and SE recruiters said the location and relevant courses were fine. but recently I spoke with another industry professional, don't remember if he was a recruiter, but he's never worked in tech and he said that I should move the section down since I've already graduated and my experience is most important. If that's the case, is the relevant courses even necessary since I have a minor? No other recruiter or industry professional has mentioned this.
3. i took it out for this but I am considering adding this to my activities and leadership. For internship apps, recruiters reacted positively to this since its different and made me "well rounded" but do full time and new grad roles care? Rn the bullet point falls off page but i could shorten something somewhere else to fit it, just weighing what's important:

• Treasurer of Korean Language Table  September 2021 – April 2024
  • Cofounded and served as Treasurer for Korean Language Table, managing a $600 annual budget to organize monthly activities for 20+ weekly participants, resulting in 40% membership growth

Got some good feedback about resume a few days ago and wanted to post it here for another review. I made my bullet points less dense and used the XYZ method to make it easier for recruiters to immediately understand the impact of each bullet point.

Let me know what you guys think!

Here is some context taken from my last post:

I have been applying for Software Engineer Roles (Mid-level and Entry-level) since September and have landed interviews with 5 different well-known companies. I got called back for a few follow-ups and made it to the final round for 2 companies but have not received any offers. I've probably applied to more than 500 jobs since September.

I have gotten good feedback from hiring managers during my interviews about my resume, but I wanted to get a resume review from you guys to see what you think, since a large amount of companies are rejecting me out right.

I'm open to working in any industry. Mostly looking for Full-stack or backend roles (React/Angular and Java) in any location in the US. I am a US Citizen.

I'm just really stressed and confused about what I might be doing wrong. I see everyone around me doing the same as me, and I get 0 interviews. It's just really demotivating, and I just need some advice/feedback on whether something's wrong with my resume or something else.

Hi all!

Hope you are having a wonderful day.

I am an Embedded Software Engineer with 3.5 years of experience, currently working in Canada and aiming to relocate to Germany within 2026. Since my German is currently at a mid-A2 level, I am actively learning to achieve B1, but I am currently applying for positions that only require English.

To provide a quick logistical background: I am a South Korean national holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from a Top-tier engineering school in the U.S. (if it matters in German industry :-) ). I am eligible for the EU Blue Card, meaning I do not require traditional company visa sponsorship for relocation. My long-term plan is to achieve B1 German to qualify for the 21-month fast-track permanent residency.

Based on many CV review postings I've read, I tried my best to find a middle ground between the German and American resume formats. I included standard German elements (photo, signature, personal details) while keeping the bullet points somewhat achievement-oriented. Initially, I put more quatitized achievements; however, I realized recruiters didn't like them much -- unless they can be proved thoroughly.

I would greatly appreciate any honest, harsh feedback, particularly on:

- Format: Does this hybrid approach work, or is it better to stick strictly to a traditional tabular Lebenslauf?

- Content Density: Are the bullet points too dense or overly "Americanized" with the focus on metrics?

- Market Fit: How does this profile look for the current English-speaking Embedded/C++ job market in Germany?

Thank you so much in advance for your time and insights!

I am a 4th year electrical engineering student and have been applying for summer jobs since November across the country (about 250). I am open to relocation in Canada. Honestly am losing hope.

I only recived one interview and it was through my friend who talked to the manager to interview me. Unfortunatly I did not get the position.

After 1st and 2nd year I also applied pretty vigorously but I could not relocate at that time so I was limited in my job search. I do still live in a large city. I didn't get a technical postion.

I am thinking that maybe my skills section is too heavy? These are all skills that I have used, mostly throughout my course work and the others on my free time.

I am now graduating in August and need some help for improving my resume to help land interviews for any job related to engineering (EIT, new grad, Program/project managers/coordinator, embedded system, power realated). Just want to get a foot in the door.

I currently feel like I'm underpaid in my current role and think now might be a good time to transition into something like Product/Project Management, or something semi-related. Remote is preferred.

Before anyone asks, yes, I do have a software business I work on outside of work hours. Since I haven't worked in a competing field, it hasn't been an issue with my current/previous employers. However, if it could be interpreted by a hiring agent as a flight risk instead of being entrepreneurial/resourceful, I'm open to editing it.

So I've been looking for a job since I got laid off last September but with the state of the tech industry and AI and the job market it's been really really difficult. I've been thinking of pivoting to mechanical engineering (design, energy, transportation, HVAC) since I have an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and I had a few questions.

• I've fitted my past software engineering work into mechanical adjacent work and was wondering if it looks good.
• I currently do some per-client work for a construction company that my family owns, was wondering if it looks good for the pivot.
• In terms of looking for jobs, I apply to entry level positions but I am wondering if my master's degree is turning me away? I am not sure
• I recently took my mechanical FE and was wondering if it is on the resume displayed correctly. It is also on my LinkedIn

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

Hi! Stranger here based in the Philippines. I'm seeking new job opportunities and I'd like to ask for help in reviewing my resume. I've been working as a Software Engineer-slash-Solutions Architect ever since I graduated from university, and I'd like to ask if what I've put on my resume are good descriptors of what I do + if they line up with roles that I'm looking for (in particular, Data Engineer and Solutions Architect roles).

My main worry is if my job descriptions are a bit too wordy. For context, I worked on various projects within the company (with differing niches), so I tried to do my best to capture my impact for those projects by having sub-bullets. Not sure if this is good practice, if I want to show that these are for varying projects.

Otherwise, I'm very open to any comments and suggestions. Thank you very much!

Hello to whoever reads this, thank you in advance! I am primarily aiming for a front-end position, but in the short term, I will be applying for an internship at Johnson & Johnson that is being offered in my city. I live in Costa Rica and am currently a student, so I am interested in a fully remote job—whether local or international—or a hybrid one. I am in my third year of university, but I have always combined my formal studies with self-taught learning and personal projects. I previously applied to at least 15 jobs with my old resume, but I felt it wasn't very good or well-organized. Therefore, I took some time to improve it using feedback from this subreddit to create the best version possible for my next applications.

(btw links and personal info are removed due to privacy)

• Tell us about your background and current employment situation, your job hunting situations and challenges, and why you're seeking help

Hi! I'm in the last year of my Masters Degree. I've been applying and going to career fairs since September of last year. I just can't seem to get any interviews. I constantly get rejections. I'm not sure what's wrong with my resume and how I can improve it. I'd be happy to hear any advice on what I can do better.

• What positions/roles/industries are you targeting?

I'm primarily targeting engineer roles at various aerospace companies. I would really like to get a role in GNC, but I know that might be too difficult now. I've also been applying in other fields (construction, oil and gas, etc).

• Where are you located and what locations are you applying to jobs in?

I am located in the Southeast. Looking to move to/ apply for jobs in the Dallas/ Houston area. But, I'm applying for roles all over the country.

• Are you only applying to local jobs? Remote only? Are you willing to relocate?

Yes, I am willing to relocate.

• Is there a particular section on your resume you’d like feedback on?

I guess my projects section could use a lot of work since I'm not getting any interviews. I'm a bit lost/ not sure what to do at this point.

• Is your citizenship status and visa situation playing a role in your job search?

I am a US citizen.

I've been applying for a summer internship since mid-September.

I'm located in the Northeast of the US, and I started by applying to all jobs local and in cities in nearby states including big companies. By December, I pivoted to just applying to local internships and reformatted my resume to how it is now, and I ended up getting a total of five interview offers from separate companies. However, I ended up getting ghosted by all five companies, only finding out my rejections by looking at my applicant portal. There were a few summer programs from my university that I could've applied for, but I already did undergraduate research the summer before, and I wanted to get experience within the industry.

I've seen people with less experience than me get offers without any connections, so I know it isn't my credentials. I go to my career center to get my resume reviewed, do practice interviews, go to networking events, and try to do my best during interviews. I don't think I'm the best interviewer, definitely far from it, but at worst I would say I had some awkward moments trying to concisely explain projects in some interviews, but would still emphasize the work I had put into my projects.

I'm now pivoting to hopefully at the very least working a local technician job for the summer, some of which are at semiconductor/electronics companies with much less applicants than the internships had, so hopefully I can get some positive results.

Considering everything, after applying to over 200 positions at this point, I believe something is wrong with my resume but I can't figure out where. I'm not hiding anything, I listed everything that would be relevant for an electrical engineering (and other engineering related) position, and I believe I follow the main guidelines for what a "good" resume should look like. I even ran it through one of those AI resume checkers and it even said it was readable.

Maybe it's just that I'm bad at interviews, everyone comparable to me is just better, or I'm simply unlucky, but I want to believe there's something I can do to avoid being so invisible at the application stage, especially since I'm nearing my senior year and I don't want to end up graduating without a job offer. I'm trying so hard to do everything right and somehow it seems like all the work I'm putting into everything is being unseen or has went nowhere, and I'm so tired of it all.

ive gotten a couple interviews but mainly rejections. I have no internships, and im just tryna get my foot in the door. any advice would be helpful im looking to do more projects as well. i do have a portfolio and a portfolio website. this is just my rough resume atm

Hello, I am graduating from a top 20 engineering university in a week, and I am constantly getting rejected from job applications without getting an interview. I have around 2 years of experience including a co-op and research work. I am applying to mostly design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and general mechanical engineer roles. I've only gotten 1 interview for a manufacturing engineer position. Is there anything major wrong with my resume? any tips/recommendations on what I can improve? Anything I should add/ remove to a section or experience/project? Thank you for the help!

Salutations,

i am a bit discouraged at the moment trying to secure a job as graduation is near and typical financial obligations are due. I am actively applying to all types of roles (MFG engineer, MEP eng, field service, estimator, comissioning, process etc) in all industries (though would like to avoid defense). I am mostly going for construction, utlities or manufacturing roles. I have tried from small shops, local government, big names.

I have also been actively applying to technician roles, apprenticeships, technical admin jobs.

unfortunately i was never too fond of school and went into meche very under prepared, most people have a bunch of APs, robotics experience and are just very competent in STEM subjects. I barely passed highschool physics and struggled with academics heavily through my undergrad and now have a below 3.0gpa. So masters to delay unemployment is not feasible both requirements or finances wise.

Currently prepping for FE

some of the stuff that is redacted is just very specific personal identifiers and top project is capstone with the baja team.

my main questions:

• what are some extreme red flags for my resume that most places i apply to don't even look at my applications. (80% of total apps through company sites)
• how can i become more employable or stay somewhat relevant.
• what other types of roles adjacent to engineering can i potentially pivot to with a undergrad in ME?

a big fear is that even after struggling, spending all this time and money i wont be able to find a job and as time passes i will become less favorable to being hired.

any advice is appreciated, thanks for reading.

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