How to Craft a Winning Resume

Jul 13, 2024

How to Craft a Winning Resume

Speaker Introduction

  • Nishant Chahar: Ex-Microsoft software engineer, founder of Tayyari and Algoprep.
  • Personal experience reviewing 4752 resumes for a web developer intern position at Tayyari.

Key Insights from Resume Review Process

  • Recruiters spend an average of 7 seconds looking at a resume.
  • Out of 4752 resumes, only 51 were shortlisted.

Common Mistakes on Resumes

  1. **Too Much Text: **
    • Resumes cluttered with text, lacking spaces.
    • Important keywords not bolded or highlighted.
  2. **Lack of Project Links: **
    • Projects listed without links to GitHub or hosted projects.
    • Importance of adding project descriptions and demos on GitHub.
    • Problem with hosted projects requiring login – provide a bypass or direct link.
  3. **Non-Shareable Links: **
    • Many resumes included non-shareable Google or OneDrive links.
    • Ensure links are shareable to avoid automatic rejection.
  4. **Copied Projects: **
    • Numerous identical projects copied from online sources.
    • Lack of originality and effort noted as major red flags.

Positives in Shortlisted Resumes

  1. **Demo Videos/Live URLs: **
    • Adding demo videos or live URLs enhances credibility.
  2. **Bolded Keywords: **
    • Highlighting important skills and technologies.
    • Easier for recruiters to skim and find relevant information.
  3. Bullet Points Over Paragraphs:
    • Bullet points are easier to read quickly compared to paragraphs.

Tailoring Your Resume for Reviewers

  1. **Three Types of Reviewers: **
    • ATS: Ensure resume is ATS-friendly.
    • Recruiters: Highlight skills and experiences relevant to the job.
    • Hiring Managers: Tailor the resume for a detailed review.
  2. Adapting Resume Content:
    • Customize resume based on the role (e.g., web development, backend development, data science).
    • Prioritize skills, experience, and projects based on job requirements.

Additional Resources

  • Free resume templates provided in the video description.
  • Importance of effort and customization in securing job opportunities.
  • Recommendations for further video content on crafting resumes effectively.

Conclusion

  • Importance of making life easy for the person reviewing the resume.
  • Encourage viewers to like and subscribe for more content.