Resume tips...see video

New / Eng
Ununennium

New Eng

Ununennium
Feb 17 4 Comments

Currently an EM (actively doing IC work) with 10 YOE at 5 startups. I've worked for the same 3 bosses, so I've not needed a resume in a long time. After seeing all of the crazy TC posts on here, I decided apply to EM/Staff SWE roles at public/soon-to-be public companies. Resumes v1 and v2 got me nothing but rejections. The video below helped be create v3.x.x, which had a 70% interview rate. Tailoring the resume for the job, like suggested in the video, is why I moved to semantic versioning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYUy1yvjHxE

v3.x.x Results

Meta, 👍 EM
Google, 👍 Staff SWE (Likely would be down leveled like my referrer)
Coinbase, 👍 Staff
Snowflake, 👍 EM
Box, 👍 Staff
Stripe, 👍 Staff
Linkedin, 👍 Staff
Shopify, 👎 Tech Lead
Dropbox, 👎 Senior SWE...really dropbox...(I had a very strong referral)
Netflix, no replay to applications

I would have applied to more, but Coinbase moved quickly and I like the space.

Old TC: 200, Options
New TC: 237, 400, 15%

#engineering #resume #swe

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TOP 4 Comments
  • Amazon
    Ladies Man

    Go to company page Amazon

    Ladies Man
    Did you get referrals before you applied? Or just go onto their website and apply with the new version?
    Feb 17 1
    • New / Eng
      Ununennium

      New Eng

      Ununennium
      OP
      In general I reached out first. Usually got an email with a link to apply. This would make sure my apps and referrals were linked.
      Feb 17
  • Uber
    IhEj55

    Go to company page Uber

    IhEj55
    Did coinbase downlevel?
    Feb 22 1
    • New / Eng
      Ununennium

      New Eng

      Ununennium
      OP
      No, M1 and Staff (IC6) get the same TC.
      Feb 22