Resume preparation
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Resumes are often overlooked in the job application process, but extremely important as they can make or break your application. The Tech Interview Handbook contains more details on how to write a killer resume which will also benefit Front End engineer candidates.
Recommended resume tools
1. Use resume templates
Why waste time creating your own resume from scratch when you can use a template?! There are many free resume templates you can find online, or you can just purchase quality ones. FAANG Tech Leads is currently offering resume templates and references at 70% off.
Their templates:
- Are created by ex-FAANG hiring managers based on top resumes received from hundreds of candidate applications
- Guarantee readability by FAANG ATS
- Cater to various experience levels
They also offer resume examples/references from candidates who have received multiple offers from FAANG companies - which helps you craft content that meets the same bar. Check out FAANG Tech Leads!
2. Test readability with industry-standard ATS
Test the readability and formatting of your resume using OpenResume, a free resume parser or NodeFlair's free resume ATS checker. Most big companies use similar resume scanners.
3. The plain text file test
Simply copy the content from your resume and paste it into a plain text document. Make edits if:
- There are points missing from your original resume
- Characters are displaying incorrectly in plain text
- Sections are disorganized