Can I get advice on my Software Engineer CV?

Can I get advice on my Software Engineer CV?

Hello,

I graduated from university 2 years ago, I got a role at a startup straight after university, it then got acquired, I then decided to take time out and focus on my own projects.

Now after a year I wanted to update my CV and see how it holds up.

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback or advice.

(The name and email are fake)

Thank you all!

https://preview.redd.it/mgsot853mp8h1.png?width=5100&format=png&auto=webp&s=99f30d4a2d04d028d4db6f0831061f907c93974b

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u/qasimbiz — 14 days ago

[1 YOE] Resume Review - Self Employed, Software Engineer, UK. Seeking a role and wanting advice.

Hello,

I graduated from university in 2024 and worked as a software engineer at a startup for under 1 year before it was acquired. After the acquisition, I chose to spend the last year working on my own software projects and self-employment.

I am now looking for software engineering roles in the UK and would appreciate feedback on my resume. I'm primarily targeting any full-stack/backend positions.

My main challenge has been presenting my self-employed work and explaining the gap since leaving my previous employer. I'd especially like feedback on:

  • Resume structure and formatting
  • How my self-employed experience is presented
  • Whether my experience appears competitive for 1 YOE roles
  • Anything that might prevent me from getting interviews

Thank you for any advice.

https://preview.redd.it/ehicc89dip8h1.png?width=5100&format=png&auto=webp&s=7031178a9e684738175bdab4183a66777232df48

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u/qasimbiz — 14 days ago
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Can someone review my CV please?

Hello,

I graduated from university 2 years ago, I got a role at a startup straight after university, it then got acquired, I then decided to take time out and focus on my own projects.

Now after a year I wanted to update my CV and see how it holds up.

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback or advice.

https://ibb.co/bg0MHmvX

Thank you all!

u/qasimbiz — 14 days ago