r/resumes

Hey everyone, new to this sub. I’m looking for a new job after I moved thousands of miles away from home. Currently stay in the Raleigh area in North Carolina. I’m currently a warehouse manager but the job itself is very draining, exhausting, with little work life balance and I’m looking to transition to something else for peace of mind. I’m open to really any suggestions or industry, just let me know if I have to edit my resume a bit and what I can do.

This is my first time switching companies, so I’m pretty new to the job market.
I’m targeting Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer roles. Please be brutally honest, roast the resume.

Been scrambling with part-time or inconsistent jobs for a year after graduating. Have been targeting no specific role, but instead targeting entry-level positions (local and remote, or short distance relocation) that my degree and internship may make me qualify for, including some marketing roles.

Have only had around 6 interviews, and the ones that gave rejection feedback have simply mentioned lack of experience. Not sure what to do. Thinking there might be some red flags on my resume that would explain the amount of rejections and ghosting.

(Note: for the first position listed, I do seasonal event work for a nonprofit that I used to volunteer for. It is maybe 12 total weeks throughout the calendar year)

Hello Everyone,

I am completely out of ideas and could really use your help. I was laid off in May, and since then, I’ve submitted 200+ applications for Technical Account Management roles (similar to my previous jobs) with zero callbacks.

• Target Roles & Industries: I am targeting Technical Account Management (TAM) and IT Management roles, ideally within the tech sector or managed service providers (MSPs).
• Location & Preferences: I am located in Philadelphia, PA. I am applying to local, hybrid, and remote roles. I am not looking to relocate at this time.
• Background & Current Situation: I was laid off in May and am currently unemployed. I have 8 years of experience managing technology infrastructure, service delivery, and compliance. My path is a bit non-traditional: I don't have a completed degree, but I do have university coursework (business/finance and IT), and I hold major certifications including my CISSP and PMP. Everything on my resume is real and backed by references.
• Job Hunting Challenges: I have submitted 200+ applications with zero callbacks. I’ve tried everything: iterating my resume relentlessly (layout changes, highlighting my home AI lab and node clusters, using Claude/ChatGPT/etc. for optimization), expanding my LinkedIn network by over 600 connections, engaging my existing network and partners, and even using AI job search tools and paying a service to apply for me (a horrible waste of money).
• Why I'm seeking help: I feel my experience lines up very well for a TAM role, but I'm clearly missing the mark. I suspect my resume is either getting caught in ATS filters, or my non-traditional education is standing out more than my actual work experience.
• Specific feedback requested: I would love feedback on my Experience section—does it clearly convey my impact and translate well to a TAM role? Also, how can I better frame my Education/Certifications section so my CISSP and shine brighter than the incomplete degree?
• Citizenship/Visa: US Citizen, no visa or sponsorship required.

I hate being on unemployment and I love working in my field of expertise. I desperately want to contribute to the workforce. Any brutally honest feedback on what I am doing wrong is highly appreciated!

Recruiters and hiring managers: I’d appreciate a straight assessment of this CV. Personal details redacted.

Background: AI & full-stack engineer, ~5 years, all of it independent/consultancy rather than a named employer. Focus on LLM applications, RAG, agents, plus classical ML. Recently had PRs merged into LangChain, Qdrant, and open PRs at LlamaIndex and Chroma.

What I’d like to know:

**1. Rate it 1–10.** Where does it lose you?

**2. Would this pass your screen?** My biggest worry is that “Lead AI Engineer, Nazsats (independent consultancy)” reads as freelance and gets filtered before a human sees it.

**3. Realistic salary band** for this profile in Dubai/UAE, and for international remote?

**4. Anything missing?** Certifications, cloud (I have no AWS/GCP certs), MLOps depth — what would you add?

**5.** Is the open-source section doing real work for me, or is it noise to a recruiter?

**6.** Too long / too dense? Should I cut the older non-technical roles?

Not looking for reassurance — tell me what’s actually weak. Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I have around 2 years of overall experience, including 1 year as a Data Engineer. I’m applying for Data Engineer / Junior Data Engineer roles but not getting many interview calls.

I’ve attached my resume after removing my personal details.

Could you please review it and let me know if there are any mistakes or improvements I should make?

Any honest feedback is appreciated. Thank you!

I’ve checked my resume through multiple ATS checkers, and the scores vary quite a bit, roughly 70-88. I’d really appreciate an honest opinion from experienced AI/ML engineers, recruiters, or hiring managers. Is this resume good enough to get past the initial ATS/AI screening for junior/fresh grad AI/ML roles, and does it have what recruiters are actually looking for?
Is there anything important missing, weak, or something I should improve to increase my chances of landing a decent entry-level AI role? Honest criticism is welcome.

Hi! I’m currently a college sophomore looking to apply for retail, childcare, or similar entry-level positions. I’m planning to apply to multiple jobs through Indeed and SimplyHired, and I’m currently located in Florida. Since my main form of transportation is the bus, I’m hoping to find a local position that’s easily accessible by public transportation.

I have previous childcare experience as well as volunteer experience, and I’d really appreciate some help sharpening my resume. Should I add anything else to strengthen it, or would it be better to remove or shorten my volunteer section?

I really struggle fluffing up my resumes, especially because it feels pretty inconsequential for the minimum wage jobs I'm perusing. I'm used to looking for jobs in rural areas, but I'm moving to a very urban area so I'm not sure if they're expecting more.. pizzazz..

Thank you!

I am going to be graduating December 2027 and am applying for 2027 summer internships at big tech/finance business roles. I want to apply for operations/analyst related roles. My dream roles is a Google business internship. Any resume advice would be appreciated! (Please note it is cropped to block out my personal info)

Hello, Long story short I started out working for a start up in Scottsdale, they ended up going remote because they couldn't afford office space. I ended up moving to California and I am pretty sure they are going to go bankrupt soon. I've been applying for jobs in all fields remote, non remote, accounting, and other corporate roles. I am getting pretty desperate because I want to move companies before they go under. I feel like my resume reads confusing because of the move but I don't know how else to do it. Please any advice helps. Thank you!

Also- excuse the quality, this is a screenshot of a PDF, I always submit a PDF

I've been out of the resume/interview stage since 2005! I'm aware there's some long space formatting to fix. In general, does it look up to date and what level of expertise does it give? Thanks!!

Hey everyone,

I would really appreciate some fresh eyes on my resume. I am currently living in the US and getting ready to actively apply for roles, but I want to make sure my formatting and phrasing match what US hiring managers expect.

https://imgur.com/a/lUsA5rC

Specifically, I would love your input on:

• Overall layout: Is the information easy to scan within 10 to 15 seconds?
• Bullet points: Do the achievements and technical skills translate clearly?
• Market outlook: For those currently hiring or job-hunting, how realistic is the market right now for someone with this background?

Any constructive criticism, formatting tips, or general advice on navigating the current hiring landscape would be a huge help.

Thanks in advance for your time!