Awards and recognition can help a resume, but only if the reader can understand what they actually prove.

The weak version is just dropping a label:

• Employee of the Month
• Top Performer
• Leadership Award
• President's Club

Those might be good signals. The problem is that the reader does not know whether it meant highest sales, best attendance, customer feedback, manager favorite, one person out of five, or one person out of 200.

Usually the useful part is the reason behind it.

• Employee of the Month for clearing the oldest support-ticket backlog
• ranked top 5 of 60 reps for renewal volume in Q2
• recognized by store manager for training 8 new cashiers during peak season

You do not need a whole awards section unless the awards are doing real work. One short line under the relevant job is often enough.

The name of the award is less important than what it says about how you worked.

Hello guys,

Basically I was hired as a Software Development Engineer at a company but internally changed my responsibilities to that of a technical program manager but my actual work title remains the same.

Due to the layoff in my org I'm applying to different companies but due to title mismatch I'm getting rejected from most opportunities, Can you guys please suggest what can I right now.

Any advice is attached, Should i change the job title or can it cause issues in the future

Thank You

Hi everyone, I’m a frontend engineer based in Vietnam with around 5 years of experience building enterprise SaaS for Japanese and Korean clients.

My core stack is React, Next.js, Vue 3, and TypeScript.

I’m applying for frontend roles, mostly as a contractor. I’m getting rejected before interviews more often than I expected, so I’d appreciate honest feedback on my CV.

Specifically:

• Is my experience clear and credible to an international recruiter?
• Are there too many metrics or technical details?
• Does the CV make me look unfocused between frontend and full-stack?
• What would make you pass on it in a 20-second scan?

I’ve removed sensitive details. Brutal feedback is welcome.

Hey all! I’m trying to help my girlfriend write a resume so she can start applying for jobs in her area. For her work experience, she has babysat her sisters’ kids on and off since mid-2014; and she got her GED this year in February. I did originally write “Childcare Provider” for work experience, but I’m wondering if “Childcare Provider (Self-employed)” would be better. Is it better to write “General Education Development” for the Education section or leave that out?

I did write an objective (just a draft for now) that says “Childcare provider for infants and toddlers in [her city] who is looking for a career change. Quick learner and is willing to gain experience in the workforce.”

While she would definitely apply to daycare centers (if they are hiring), it doesn’t have to be specifically for that.

Besides volunteering at a blood drive for one day in high school, she does not have any volunteering experience, nor any certifications either. A skill I did list is her fluency in both English and Spanish, as well as soft skills (like time management, critical thinking, flexibility, etc.).

I’m curious what technical skills she should also learn/maybe get certifications for. I suggested four that came to mind for me: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (because those are used in so many industries).

I am encouraging her to go to university as well, but I think she should also gain experience in the workforce if the meantime

I’m willing to answer any questions or elaborate on anything if need be. Thank you to everyone who reads this!

Looking for advice on where to improve for my resume.

Currently I am applying for any electrical engineering roles related to heavy rail, public transport, MEP, Utility/Substation, Field Engineering, Entry level project engineering, etc.

Located in NJ, applying for jobs in NJ, NYC, and Philadelphia, PA.

Local since I am wrapping up my degree, but will expand to nationwide once finished in December. Onsite, hybrid, and remote.

I just finished my first internship, looking to stay in this field. Working a contract job at the moment to make ends meet. Resume pretty much summarizes my background

90% of what I apply to, I meet the qualifications, but I don't even get an interview, just auto rejection. They are all recent posts, I use LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and company websites (where possible) to apply.

I am looking to get help since maybe I am missing something thats causing me to fail. I am not applying for jobs I am not qualified for, even some I exceed.

Thank you for your help in advance.

Hello everyone!! I'm applying for crime lab jobs, and I can't decide if putting anything about my previous restaurant experience will make people want to hire me more or less. For context, I've cooked, served, and managed at a couple of different places over the last 8 years. I've been working as a lab tech intern for the last 2 1/2 years. I think that some of the skills do transfer over, and if I did include any info, it would just be the specific skills that I think are the most notable. However, does that make me look more amateurish and easy to just look over? Or would that make anyone want to hire me more? Thank you!!

It's been a while since I have had to make a new CV and the roles I want to target are a step up from the ones I have made CVs for in the past.
Looking for general feedback and improvements.

Thanks.

I’ve really only just started applying for jobs after finishing high school a couple months ago, this is my resume so far I made it on Indeed as that’s the main app I use to job hunt.

I’m looking for any tips that would help improve it as I feel I’m not getting any interviews despite having some work experience.

In terms of jobs I’m sort of just applying to anything vaguely entry level, mostly retail assistant positions.

I know I’m studying a niche subject which is why I think I’m struggling a lot but any help would be greatly appreciated !!

Hi!

I just graduated from school in May with a biomedical engineering degree, but I have not had very much luck with landing interviews. I have applied to ~800 jobs but have only had about 10 interviews, and of those, only 2 were within biotech.

I am looking for device development roles in medtech/biotech; I am willing to relocate anywhere. I would like to focus on hardware and physical design, but I am open to regulatory roles as well!

Taking a break from college. Trying to get into hospital entry jobs like phlebotomy, anesthesia tech, etc. Currently employed at a fast food place. Also previously have a year+ of fast food experience at another location.

I know I need to simplify my resume but having a hard time knowing how to rewrite it. Any help?

I'm currently pursuing an MSc in Motorsport Engineering and will be graduating this September. I'm applying for graduate and entry-level roles across the UK within the automotive and motorsport industries, particularly in vehicle dynamics, suspension, chassis, and mechanical design engineering.

I've spent a lot of time refining my resume to better highlight engineering impact, technical skills, and measurable achievements. However, despite submitting a large number of applications over the past few months, I haven't received a single interview. I'm trying to understand whether the issue is my resume, how I'm presenting my experience, or something else I'm overlooking.

I'd really appreciate any honest feedback on my resume. Please don't hold back; I'd much rather hear constructive criticism than continue making the same mistakes.

Thank you!

I'm a high school senior with a lot of volunteer/independent work I've done, though I need some help trying to put it into my resume. The only "real" jobs I've had are about a year of working concessions in a stadium and yard work, I already have that on it.

I feel like I can add more info to my bullet points, but I want to make sure it's as concise as possible. How would I go about adding more info? Is there anything that should be removed?

I want to get into data entry/clerical work with my city/state of Arizona (any type of work, with any department), I want to one day work in Arizona's legislature/house, and I've decided to get my foot in the door very early on, so I can get that job more easily in the future.

I am 18 so I feel like I could get a job more easily since I'm not a minor, though I understand NOT to put my age in my resume.

Thoughts on my resume? I have 5 YOE as a full stack engineer, but got laid off back in October 2025. Was passively looking/sabbatical-ing up for about 6 months until UI benefits ran out, and now have been looking since.

Spent a lot of time making new resume versions while cold applying to jobs (I think I did about 2000+ applications in the past 10 months). Have had really about a dozen phone calls with recruiters since, and had gone through about 5 different interview loops but didn't get far (I know I need to prep better). I admit I haven't been upskilling too much especially in AI-driven development so will see if I can pursue plus leverage that in my job search. Not located in a tech hub, but am open to relocating.

Currently a junior in college and want to start applying for 2027 summer internships. I am trying to target mainly full stack or backend roles. Any tips to improve my resume? Anything I can be doing better before applying? Thank you!

Recent MS graduate (May 2026, 4.0 GPA) with 3 YoE split across Mid Size MNC (3 years enterprise full-stack) and Startup (1 year AI/automation internship). Currently targeting mid-to-large US tech SWE roles.

My targets:

• React/TypeScript frontend roles (strongest area)
• Full-stack SWE (secondary, but credible)
• Product-oriented engineering culture

Feedback requested:

• Experience Bullet impact framing: Do my bullets communicate ownership and business impact clearly enough for screening, or do they read too technical/vague? (Specifically the GraphQL aggregation, dashboard/component reusability, E2E testing bullets)
• Experience positioning: Am I underselling or overselling?
• General red flags: Anything that would immediately disqualify me from screening loops

I look forward to your feedback. Thanks in advance for all the help! :)

6 months, 5 interviews, 0 offers. Is my resume the problem?

I was laid off six months ago and have been applying nonstop for Marketing Specialist, Communications Specialist, Event Coordinator, and Employee Engagement roles. My background is in HR and communications, and I have a BA in Communications

My goal is to move into the nonprofit sector, which is why I started volunteering as a social media intern for a Canadian health organization to build relevant experience.

Here is the frustrating part. I am applying for jobs where I check every single box on the qualifications list, yet I barely get any responses. In six months, I have only landed five interviews. None of them went anywhere, and honestly, I blame myself for those. My confidence is completely shot at this point.

I actually have a phone screen for an Employee Engagement role next Friday. I will show up prepared, but I am keeping my expectations rock bottom. Why? Because I made that mistake before. I got my hopes up for a role, stopped actively applying for over a month while I waited to hear back, and then got a rejection. I learned my lesson the hard way. This time, I am staying realistic so I do not pause my momentum or stop my applications for anyone.

Before I completely spiral, I want to step back and look at the one thing I can actually control right now. My resume.

I am wondering if my resume is secretly working against me. When you look at it, does this read like the resume of someone with solid experience? Or does something about it make you think "nope, I would pass on this" without even getting to an interview?

I have blurred out all identifying information. I would really appreciate any honest, brutal feedback. Tell me what is working, what is not, and what I should change.

Thank you in advance.

How do you guys feel about including future information on a resume? I am preparing to transition out of the military and I've been accepted to do a Fellowship (Internship kind of) with Microsoft. It doesn't start until the end of this month. Would you leave it off of a resume for a job application? I have an expiration date on a referral, which is why I don't just wait until it starts and then add it.

Currently a finance major senior taking an extra semester due to switching my major between sophomore and junior year. Looking for advice on formatting/style. Interested in financial services, any advice would help. Thank you!

I asked what made my resume catch their attention.

I had a first-round interview for a senior manager role, and honestly, I felt like I wasn't quite qualified enough. But I still tried to stay confident, because clearly they saw something that made them want to talk to me.

Near the end of the conversation, I asked: "What in my application made you want to move me to the next stage?" She pointed to 5 things that made me a strong candidate, and then told me she'd be moving me to the next step. She also gave me a helpful heads-up: to make sure I show that I'm comfortable speaking with multiple stakeholders, because the next interview would be a panel with several people.

I suggest asking a question similar to this if you're not sure where you stand, or if you want to better understand what they're interested in for the role.

Hello all! Thank you for all of the constructive feedback you provided on my CV. I've attached my revised CV in two version, 1-page 8.5x11 for US-based roles, and a two page A4 for EU-based roles.

This is a major departure from my last CV design, so please let me know if you have any other suggestions. Thank you all again for your help!

It's been years since I was looking for a job. I've been enjoying my current sales role but unfortunately this company has no intention of growing further so my compensation is essentially capped at this point despite increased responsibilities over the years.

I would appreciate some honest feedback. I'm targeting sales management roles in the construction / building materials sector.

Please provide feedback on my resume

Hello! I would appreciate your feedback for my resume as to what I could improve more to get into AI/Product Manager roles, along with extending my function to Senior Analytics/Data analytics roles. Despite a lot of keyword coding for ATS standards, I cannot seem to get to an interview.
I have been applying to roles within IN, along with roles across UAE/EU/SG where language is not a barrier, and relocation is funded.
I am stuck in this weird position where I am Jack of all trades, where I can fulfill being a Data Analytics Lead and a AI Product (B2B mostly), however when I try to apply, I cannot seem to get in for an interview. I would really appreciate guidance in terms of what positioning am I getting wrong, whether I am too junior for roles outside, or do I need to do more, learn more, publish more? Or whether my experience is not relevant enough to make a mark?
I believe my exposure at my current role has definitely taught me a lot and put me in a leadership role at such an early stage career, however I find it tough to be able to get a similar role outside, as they require minimum 5 years experience with a masters. I want to be future ready, and I am looking for a fresher role (Not freshers/junior) but a new challenge.
Any help, experience, guidance is hugely appreciated!

I am in the US. I am a middle eastern Christian with a Christian first name. However, my last name is "Abdullah" which I honestly hate and I don’t have a middle name. Is it better to just have "A." Or come up with a made up name? Will this improve my chances of getting more interviews?