@ -142,6 +142,12 @@ Software Engineer with X years of experience in back end, scaling complex distri
Senior Year student at University X with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML). Interned at X companies and worked on full stack development and ML engineering roles.
Senior Year student at University X with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML). Interned at X companies and worked on full stack development and ML engineering roles.
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Read more about how to make your Professional Summary stand out on [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/professional-summary).
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### How to write contact information for a Software Engineer
### How to write contact information for a Software Engineer
#### Must-haves
#### Must-haves
@ -170,6 +176,12 @@ If a divider is required between information, use "|" or tabs
Where relevant, indicate achievements in coding platforms, for example, max ratings, ranking, number of stars, badges.
Where relevant, indicate achievements in coding platforms, for example, max ratings, ranking, number of stars, badges.
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Read more about getting your contact information section right with [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/contact-information).
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### How to write skills for a Software Engineer
### How to write skills for a Software Engineer
Include programming languages and tech stacks:
Include programming languages and tech stacks:
@ -182,6 +194,12 @@ Structure in the following manner:
- Frameworks
- Frameworks
- Databases
- Databases
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Read more about listing your skills accurately right with [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/skills).
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### How to write work experience for a Software Engineer
### How to write work experience for a Software Engineer
List your work experience in a familiar format and reverse chronological order. Every job listed should have:
List your work experience in a familiar format and reverse chronological order. Every job listed should have:
@ -200,6 +218,12 @@ List of top accomplishments, including:
- Accomplishments listed following this structure
- Accomplishments listed following this structure
- > [Accomplishment summary] : [Action] that resulted in [quantifiable outcome]
- > [Accomplishment summary] : [Action] that resulted in [quantifiable outcome]
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Read more about presenting your conveying job experience well on [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/work-experience).
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### How to write education for a Software Engineer
### How to write education for a Software Engineer
Most software engineering jobs will require at least an undergraduate degree. However, unless you are a recent graduate or do not have much work experience, it should not be prioritized above your work experience.
Most software engineering jobs will require at least an undergraduate degree. However, unless you are a recent graduate or do not have much work experience, it should not be prioritized above your work experience.
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> BSc in Computing, Computer Science, Graduation Year 2015<br/> National University of Singapore, Singapore <br/>GPA: 3.82 / 4.00 (Magna cum laude)<br/>Dean's List, Valedictorian<br/>President of hacker society
> BSc in Computing, Computer Science, Graduation Year 2015<br/> National University of Singapore, Singapore <br/>GPA: 3.82 / 4.00 (Magna cum laude)<br/>Dean's List, Valedictorian<br/>President of hacker society
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Read more about writing your education history on [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/education).
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### How to write projects for a Software Engineer
### How to write projects for a Software Engineer
Include at least 2 projects you have contributed to, outlining your key contributions. Always try to link your project name to GitHub or somewhere the hiring manager can view your project.
Include at least 2 projects you have contributed to, outlining your key contributions. Always try to link your project name to GitHub or somewhere the hiring manager can view your project.
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> 2016 | Best All-Round Product out of 50 teams | Facebook Hackathon
> 2016 | Best All-Round Product out of 50 teams | Facebook Hackathon
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Read more about presenting your projects effectively on [FAANG Tech Leads' Resume Handbook](https://www.faangtechleads.com/resume/projects).