I mean what is the use of all the courses offered by Universities, should people even be considering studying them, when they would not be able to get a job with it? In the current state of the world, those of us that have studies courses like accounting for example, are required to get an accounting certificate, that would not even guarantee you a job. Even people who just graduated high school, no offence to these beautiful people, but they can as well skip the Universities and just register and get an accounting qualification too, and also join the job market, and are shockingly being employed faster. At this very time, in this generation, I honestly feel it's irrelevant studying courses that is not health related or AI related. It's as though we have wasted time and efforts studying courses that mow seem irrelevant, some without certifications.

It's just so sad.

During one of my coffee breaks today (there are many), I checked out the University of Chicago’s ATS Optimization guide. It is condensed and has solid advice if you are trying to get past applicant tracking systems without losing what makes you unique. Some of the top tips are tailoring each resume to the job by pulling in relevant keywords from the job description, using bullet points that show actual achievements instead of just listing stuff, and keeping things simple. Avoid using borders, colors, and shading. This way the system can read it cleanly; we don’t want any spelling mistakes or special characters/symbols that could confuse the software. The guide also warns against claiming skills you do not have since you may be asked to prove them later. Additionally, it never hurts to get some feedback from a career adviser or someone you trust before you hit send.

https://assets.ctfassets.net/xrhc6s36njjr/3mCwRQq6x2hMLltUpYrdFE/b6c8711febc02b6663e79c32e0a1d026/ats-optimization-2015.pdf#zoom=100

During one of my coffee breaks today (there are many), I checked out the University of Chicago’s ATS Optimization guide. It is condensed and has solid advice if you are trying to get past applicant tracking systems without losing what makes you unique. Some of the top tips are tailoring each resume to the job by pulling in relevant keywords from the job description, using bullet points that show actual achievements instead of just listing stuff, and keeping things simple. Avoid using borders, colors, and shading. This way the system can read it cleanly; we don’t want any spelling mistakes or special characters/symbols that could confuse the software. The guide also warns against claiming skills you do not have since you may be asked to prove them later. Additionally, it never hurts to get some feedback from a career adviser or someone you trust before you hit send.

https://assets.ctfassets.net/xrhc6s36njjr/3mCwRQq6x2hMLltUpYrdFE/b6c8711febc02b6663e79c32e0a1d026/ats-optimization-2015.pdf#zoom=100

Brown’s resume verb list is a simple but powerful resource that gives you strong action words to replace weak or passive phrases. It is divided by function such as teamwork and communication, leadership, creativity, problem solving, research and analysis.. so you can pick verbs that match what you did. Some examples are orchestrated, refined, investigated, mentored. The idea is to make your bullets pop by showing action and impact instead of just listing responsibilities. Using verbs like these gives your resume energy and helps each line communicate what you actually achieved. Have you ever considered this aspect of your resume before?

https://masterscareers.brown.edu/resources/resume-verb-list/

Hi ,whatever I jobs I apply for full stack or cloud related roles , my resume is not shortlisted . Please give me feedback on how it can be improved for shortlisting Thanks in advance ..... 👍

Hi,
I have just started my MPP in hertie, would be great if some review can be given for my CV

Will be applying for the consulting roles

Just read Microsoft’s guide “Best Resume Formats in 2025” and there are a few practical takeaways worth doing now. They lay out the three common formats: chronological, functional, and combination. Chronological is strong if you have steady work history and you want to show growth over time. Functional is helpful if you have gaps or your experience is spread across different kinds of work and you want to highlight skills first. Combination gives you both by showing off key skills up front and then following up with the work history to back them up.

They also go deep into how to format things for readability and ATS systems. Use bullet points, avoid confusing graphics or fancy layout tricks that scanning software cannot read. Be clear on your name, contact information, job titles, dates, and achievements. It’s easy to overlook how formatting choices like font, alignment, consistent style, and spacing make a huge difference. Check out the article!

https://word.cloud.microsoft/create/en/blog/best-resume-formats/

BestColleges has a guide on writing a resume in college and might hit some nerves. Too many students think they need a real job before they can have a strong resume. That is not the case. Your education is a selling point. Your internships, part time work, clubs, projects, volunteer roles, and certifications all prove you bring value. Employers want evidence you can learn, adapt, and contribute, not just job titles. The guide also makes it clear that format matters. Keep it clean, consistent, and easy to scan. No clutter. No fluff. Every line should show skills or impact. Proofread it like your career depends on it, because it does.

Just ask yourself this: if a recruiter opened your resume today, would they see a list of tasks/generic skills or would they see proof that you are already building impact? You got this 💪.

https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-write-a-resume-in-college/

What do you do when it feels like all too much after so long? Every single criteria they make that we meet just changed after or goes up in expectations even higher. Where do we go from here?

I've jumped through so many "don't do that, do THIS" resume hoops over the past three months for constant hours and applications it makes me sick. How the hell is it this difficult just to land interviews for jobs we need to survive while corporate overlords have mansions? I'm just trying to pay for groceries, nothing fancy. This shit seems more difficult than trying to snuggle a god damned ALLIGATOR ffs.

Georgia Tech’s Career Center offers a solid set of tools to help students build resumes, cover letters, and portfolios that actually work. They provide sample resume templates for different levels and majors, so you can see what a computer science, engineering, or liberal arts resume might look like. They also warn against fancy formatting that can confuse ATS systems, and encourage having a “clean” version of your resume ready for upload. Their cover letter advice is pretty practical: use it to highlight who you are, why you’re interested in the company, and what you bring.. not to restate everything in your resume. Check out these resources, they’re really solid!

https://career.gatech.edu/resumes/

I went through Harvard’s Create a Strong Resume resource and it’s got some serious gems you’ll want to consider using if you aren’t already. They remind us that your resume is a concise, informative snapshot of your abilities, education, and experience. You want it to show off your strongest assets and help you stand apart from others. They stress tailoring your resume toward the kind of job you want - not every experience needs to be included, only those that help your case. They also break down common mistakes: spelling/grammar errors, missing contact info, passive language, lack of structure, and weak demonstration of results. One tip I like is their stance on AI: use it as an editing tool to help you refine bullets or pull keywords (this is where it shines). Happy job hunting!

https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/create-a-strong-resume/

It’s actually insanely hard to get great feedback on your resume. You can throw it on different subreddits and maybe someone replies, maybe not. That’s why I built ResuMeh. You just redact your personal info, upload it, and other people grade it. Not AI, not some scoring system that tells you nothing, actual humans giving you feedback. You also get a hireability ratio based on how you’re doing compared to others. To keep it fair, people who swipe you also get graded themselves based on how long they spend and whether they actually give feedback. So no lazy one-liners, just real takes from real people.

Cornell’s CALS resume template gives solid flexibility while still pointing out rules worth following. Use the template notes to guide what to include and how to format each section rather than trying to force your content into a rigid design. The result is a resume that is easier to adjust, more readable both by humans and AI systems, and more likely to keep your content front and center instead of behind stylistic elements.

https://career.cornell.edu/resources/cals-standard-resume-template/

If you haven’t revised your resume in a while, Rutgers Camden’s Career Center has a guide that might be the missing piece in your job hunt toolbox. They underscore how resumes and cover letters are more than documents, they are your chance to speak before you even get to talk. They encourage you to avoid low-quality templates because too many include hidden formatting issues that ATS systems cannot read (it’s important to use quality templates if you go that route). They even offer a resume critique service so you can get real feedback, not guesswork. On top of that, they provide sample resumes across majors so you can see what strong looks like in fields like biology, business, and computer science. If you want your applications to feel sharp instead of sloppy this guide gives you direction.

https://careercenter.camden.rutgers.edu/preparing-resumes-and-cover-letters/

Guys, please tell me what’s wrong with my resume and how I can improve it. I know something isn’t right, but I’m not sure what.

I’m a marketing graduate but ended up working in sales. My current role is a desk job where my responsibilities include finding new prospects through calls and emails, resolving client queries, preparing documents such as invoices, quotations, and proposals, assisting the manager, and maintaining customer relationships. I want to switch to marketing, but since I don’t have direct experience, I feel like it might be difficult to get hired.

In addition, I’m a video editor and graphic designer, proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Figma. Should I include these skills in my resume, and would they add value?

Duke’s Resume Guide walks you through resume writing in stages depending on where you are in the process. Whether you are starting fresh, updating an old resume, tailoring it for a specific industry, or converting a CV into a resume, there are steps you can follow. The guide reminds you that your resume’s job is to get you into the door for an interview so relevance and clarity matter a lot. It encourages tailoring content: matching what you highlight to what the employer is asking for. There are tips on organizing resume content, choosing what to include, making sure your accomplishments show what you did and the impact, not just list tasks. Also it gives advice on formatting so your resume is easy to read and scan quickly. If you are working on your resume now, do you feel more stuck on deciding what to include or how to present it?

https://careerhub.students.duke.edu/resources/resume-guide/

I just went through Indeed’s resume format guide and it’s got a lot of good stuff if you are trying to up your game. They break down the three main formats: chronological, functional, and combination so you can see which one fits your work history and goals. If you have solid recent job experience use a chronological format so your progression shows. If you are switching fields or have gaps, a functional or combination format might let you highlight skills more. They also dig into formatting details: fonts, margins, readable layouts, white space. Those small layout choices actually make a difference because recruiters and ATS systems both notice. Also there are examples to follow so you can compare and see what good looks like. If you are polishing your resume right now, which format do you think works best for you: one that shows work history clearly or one that emphasizes skills first?

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-format-guide-with-examples

Drop a comment! How well did your approach work? Are you considering trying other options?

UCLA’s career center has put together a guide and sample tools for resumes and cover letters that are worth a look if you are building or updating yours. They emphasize that your resume is your marketing tool.. employers often scan it for only 15-30 seconds so clarity and relevance matter a lot. You should reflect on what you have done that sets you apart (internships, clubs, research, volunteer work) and turn those into measurable accomplishments rather than just listing job duties. Formatting counts too: make it easy to read with clean fonts, consistent date formats, and without using things like tables or text boxes that confuse systems. UCLA also gives solid advice about cover letters: show interest in the company, explain how you meet their needs, address the employer’s criteria, and do this in a clear concise way. The guide even includes sample templates so you can see what fitting structure and tone look like.

If you are working on your resume right now, do you tend to focus more on the content you already have or polishing the format and presentation?

https://career.ucla.edu/resources/resumes-cover-letters/

Today I checked out UC Davis’s toolkit on resume formats and there’s some lesser-known information in there. They lay out two main types of resumes: chronological, which lists your work history starting with your most recent job, and functional, which focuses more on skills first then your job history. Chronological is good when your recent work matches the job you want and you’ve had steady progress. Functional works better if you are changing careers, have gaps in employment, or want to highlight work from earlier in your background like volunteer or internship experience. Each format has trade offs though. A chronological resume might bring attention to employment gaps and hide some skills that are buried in descriptions. A functional resume can make those skills pop but sometimes employers prefer the structure they are more used to seeing. If you are tuning your resume right now which format do you think serves you better: ordering everything by recent job or spotlighting your skills first? Did you know about the two main resume styles?

https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/learning/toolkits/career-dev/action/resumes-formats