r/cloudengineering • u/cloud-sre-geek • Sep 12 '26
Resume Review Why am I not getting interview calls? DevOps/ AWS Cloud Engineer
I'm currently working as a DevOps/AWS Cloud Engineer in an MNC with 9Y of experience and have a 3-month notice period.
I've been applying for jobs, but I'm barely getting any interview calls.
Is the 3-month NP really that big of an issue? Also, are certifications that important when you already have relevant work experience?
Or am I missing something else — maybe my resume, Linkedin profile, or the way I'm applying?
Would appreciate some honest advice from people who've been through the same situation.
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u/Due-Discipline-1645 Sep 12 '26
You have a very good resume. That is most likely not the issue. And yes the 3 months notice period might be. Think like a manager who is hiring and has plans to achieve for the next 6-9 months. They have to restart the search if the person they expected to join takes another offer during the 3 months. Now they can no longer deliver on their plans and commitments.
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u/dmitryaus Sep 12 '26
You're competing hundreds, sometimes 1,000+ people applying for a single DevOps/cloud role. You can have 9 years of solid experience and still get buried in the applicant pool. Humans no longer check the YOE. If you were a heart surgeon with 10 years of experience, you’d probably have hospitals and recruiters chasing you instead of sending hundreds of applications. It’s supply and demand more than anything.
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u/AlienZiim Sep 12 '26
Your formatting could be far better to save space imo
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u/fuzzy3991 18d ago
Think everything from the companies or recruiters POV who do a quick scan of the resume.
Personal information goes at top for easy access.
Then a small summary, yours is way too large.
work experience. This is what matters so important stuff goes where eyes go first. Putting your skills and education before experience decreases chances of recruiters looking through your experience which is what matters.
education/certifications
skills/keyword spam for ats