The CV that got me into FAANG | Coding Diaries

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0:00 Intro
0:47 The Perfect CV Formula
1:03 CV Structure
2:49 Content Order
3:56 Writing Style
6:43 Building a CV online
8:49 The CV that got me into FAANG
11:42 Outro

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[CSJackie]

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[techmentormaria]

The biggest change I made that got me into FAANG 8 years ago was focusing on numbers. Instead of saying "I built blabla with blabla languages" I wrote "Improved blabla through specific features which increased blablablaa by x%". Anything measurable will help you in the CV process :)

[fahadbshahid]

The advice on tailoring your CV for each job application to include keywords from the Job Description is really one of the best piece advice I needed to hear. Thanks.

[RAHRI]

I'm definitely going to apply these tips, as a junior entrepreneur it's really important to have a good CV to present to companies.
Thank you a lot for sharing !

[timbutler]

Yes, verbs matter!! Created, Developed, Architected, Orchestrated, Implemented, Launched, Automated, etc. 👍

[sergejsvisockis]

I have interviewed and hired more than 120+ Software Engineers of all levels starting from the Intern and ending with the Lead sometimes making the final hiring decision. Overall I would say that it's kind of a myth that the resume should be no more than one page. Apart from that it should be as long as the experience dictates of course within reasonable let's say 3-4 pages are also fine. If the experience is even wider and longer having tons of decent achievements then it might be a little longer than that meaning 5 pages. Of course, the most recent experience requires more description in comparison with the past one.

Regarding sections. Usually, the first thing which is taken into consideration while seeing a resume is a summary of objectives which comes very first. It's a great chance to read what candidates can bring to the table same as their personal characteristics. After that comes the section containing the skills the candidate has. That is a vital section and should come one of the first ones since recruiters are usually looking for keywords in a resume keeping that section as the first source of truth.

Regarding the experience in each and the next job here, I definitely agree that the sentence of responsibilities should look like "Developed ...", "Produced"... etc. However, these should be as bullets, not plain text. So in that case it's just harder to read plain text instead of bullets. Besides that, it's vital to have the Technologies section under each job which will present again keywords containing technologies used/learned at the particular job. It's also an important point during the hiring to understand what kind of skills the candidate has learnt as well as technologies they are familiar with.

To sum up: It's fine having a resume of more than 1 page. An ideal resume should have the following sequence of sections:
1. First name last name, position, location, contact information
2. Summary of objectives (bullets and plain text)
3. Skills
4. Experience (the longest section)
5. Education
6. Languages
7. Everything else

Having such a layout always made it easy for me as a technical interviewer or team lead who is looking for a new team member as well as a recruiter to quickly identify keywords, the list of viable skills and responsibilities to decide if that candidate is worth moving forward or not.

[MyCodingDiary]

Your videos are always so informative and well-presented. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!🚀😎

[souiftize]

Thank you for teaching us the secret techniques and tricks 🙌

[lorenzodibella]

The best CV video I ever seen, I love your videos

[ps-dnce]

Can you please share the CV template? Btw, great video! Thanks!

[AnneEs-nfft]

Great video! Would you have a link to the Overleaf template that you used? For some reason, I can´t seem to find it.

[wilbsmond]

I would put content for experience in bullet points?

Several questions:
- It looks like you have a lot of spaces there and your content seems spread out, shouldn't we try to make it as dense as possible to fit more (necessary) information? For some, a lot of spaces may indicate you don't have enough to write (relevantly, of course)
- Regarding (business) impact, often in tech the business impact isn't clear, how would you go about that? Would you just hypothesize what the impact would be and estimate the numbers?
- How do you think we could distinguish our CV to get into big tech? I think your advices are good, some of them standard CV advice. I think a lot of average-good applicants would apply these advices. So amongst the good applicant pool of CVs entering big tech hiring, how do you really differentiate yourself amongst the top applicants that have already applied?

[Gilcodes-ckth]

Wierd to see the template I've been using for my cv in a video, good to see LaTeX still alive and well 😁

[kaspersport]

I think a background chill music would make the video more agréable to watch

[melisaltinoluk]

Wow, your CV and the story behind it are truly inspiring! Your dedication and hard work in the field of coding have certainly paid off, and it's amazing to see how you've landed a job at a FAANG company.

Your vlog is very insightful, and I appreciate the tips and tricks you've shared about crafting an effective CV that stands out in a competitive job market. Your emphasis on tailoring your CV to the job description, highlighting your unique skills, and providing concrete examples of your achievements is invaluable advice for job seekers.

I also appreciate your emphasis on the importance of continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends. This is a valuable reminder that the tech industry is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and tools is essential for success.

Thank you for sharing your journey and providing valuable insights into the job application process. Your story is an inspiration to many, and I'm sure it will help countless others in their pursuit of their dream job in tech. Greetings from Turkey, MeL

[abelsantiagocortes]

Now motivated to update my CV based on this

[misterdarfy]

Hello Jackie, thanks for sharing
Could you please share with us the CV template name or link? (you can probably find the CV creator's credentials in the LaTeX files)

[peperoni_slayer]

Were in rolly royce Friedrichshafen? I live here and that Airbus combination seems familiar

[abuk]

About adding a photo to a CV -- it depends on a country. In Denmark it is better to put it there, because it immediately creates a connection to a person and can help in a hiring process.

[abhimanyuajudiya]

that was nice and i would love to watch videos like this in future. This type of videos will help me a lot, because I'm searching for internship BTWs(By The Way) love your videos keep it up!!