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[0 YoE] Computer Engineering master's graduate, haven't had any interviews since I graduated. How can I improve my resume for better luck?
EDIT: Added a bit more info about myself so readers know who they're dealing with
I'm a Computer Engineering graduate in a new area with not many connections, and to be quite honest, I settled on what specifically I wanted to do quite recently. That has hurt me in some ways, as I definitely would have altered my internship search and graduate research path much if I had my current goals in mind. But hindsight is 20/20, I guess.
My dream job involves working at the interface between hardware and software in some capacity while supporting space exploration.
Currently that has resulted in attempting to find roles related to embedded systems or robotics (controls, system integration or computer vision), in aerospace companies local to me (I live in a bit of an aerospace hotspot). That said, I understand that I have to put practicality first and I'm pretty much open to any industry at the moment. I am also open to more hardware/electronics focused roles or human-factors research, as I think my experience could potentially suit either of these. Not having a PhD would definitely make any pursuit of research difficult, though.
I have had four interviews since I began applying in November last year (two robotics and two embedded), and none at all since graduating. I have sent out a total of about 150 applications out so far, most of that being since April.
As far as tactics go, I've mostly been using the main job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, etc) to find jobs within my current metro area, but I also send out applications for roles that would require relocation here and there. I do send out a fair number of direct applications as well, not relying on the "Easy Apply" too much. My resume is usually the only attachment I include in my application, but I'll add in a cover letter for roles I am especially interested in. That said, I've never gotten an interview for a role for which I submitted a cover letter.
I have an online portfolio but haven't put up a GitHub repo with code for recruiters to view yet. There are 3 main versions of my resume I work with, a main one attached here, one more focused on research for faculty/R&D roles and one more focused on hardware/electronics with one of my controls projects swapped out for an electronics one.
Could I get some feedback as to what I may be doing wrong with respect to my resume? I'm also specifically curious if it looks a bit too cramped. Much appreciated!