Introduction
A strong resume can dramatically increase your chances of landing your dream tech job. Recruiters often spend 6–8 seconds scanning — make yours count.
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What recruiters prioritize
These signals help your resume stand out.
Skills Section
65%
Detailed, specific technical skills stand out.
Work Experience
70%
Impact-driven bullets with metrics matter most.
Education & Certifications
55%
Degrees/certs help establish credibility.
Projects & Portfolios
42%
Personal projects and GitHub links pop.
ATS Optimization
60%
Many resumes fail automated screens — formatting and keywords matter.
Explore Tech Career Paths
Click a role to expand its responsibilities, skills, and resume focus.
Software Engineer
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and maintain code
- Design and implement solutions
- Fix issues collaboratively
- Prioritize performance & maintainability
Key Skills
- Java, C++, Python, JS
- React/Angular, Django
- Git, SQL/NoSQL, DS&A
Resume Focus
- Concrete stacks/tools
- Personal/academic projects
- Metrics (%, time, users)
Data Scientist
Responsibilities
- Analyze datasets & trends
- Build predictive models
- Communicate via visualization
Key Skills
- Python, R, SQL
- ML, data viz
- Big data (Spark, Hadoop)
Resume Focus
- Library experience
- Kaggle/personal projects
- Quantify accuracy/lift
DevOps Engineer
Responsibilities
- Automate deployments
- Manage cloud infra
- Monitor systems
Key Skills
- CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- AWS/Azure/GCP
- Docker, K8s, Terraform
Resume Focus
- Cloud certs
- Automation & IaC
- Reliability metrics
Cybersecurity Analyst
Responsibilities
- Protect infrastructure
- Monitor for vulnerabilities
- Run risk assessments
Key Skills
- Firewalls, VPN, IDS
- Encryption, forensics
- CISSP/CEH track
Resume Focus
- Certifications
- Incident response
- Security tooling
Product Manager (Tech)
Responsibilities
- Guide product lifecycle
- Define vision/strategy
- Coordinate cross-functional teams
Key Skills
- Agile/Scrum
- Leadership, communication
- Roadmapping
Resume Focus
- Tools (Jira/Asana)
- Stakeholder alignment
- Quantified product impact
UX/UI Designer
Responsibilities
- Design web/app UIs
- Wireframe & prototype
- User testing
Key Skills
- Figma/Sketch/XD
- Research, prototyping
- HTML/CSS basics
Resume Focus
- Portfolio link
- A/B testing
- Collaboration
