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by f1shy 1363 days ago
In line with the other comments, which I find extremely good. Just follow the KISS principle: first experience, then education, last languages (with skill level). Awards, Projects and further comments, at the end, if there is place for that in one page. Maybe if they are asking for somebody with BLAS experience you can add that specific point, but if not, maybe better do not even mention it. Mind you: you are searching for a junior position, nobody expects a 10 pages resume for that. One must be more than enough, please do not clutter one page with smaller font or something like that... what we say is, keeping all the same, reduce to one page.

Eventually after your name, you can make a little statement of your motivation, like a personal "mission and vision" but be careful, that can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. I wouldn't do that for a junior position.

In your cover letter, keep it also short and simple: make emphasis in your motivation to work there and what you can offer.

The github profile does not add much, tbh.

Last but not least, but that is a very personal preference: I do not like the title "Resume" it is pretty obvious what it is, I prefer the format where your name is there.

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As someone applying for internships rn and has talked to recruiters, the expected order is: Education, Experience, Projects.

Not a huge deal at all but if you're from a decent university then making it standout is important. (This is for inter ships and new grad)

Just wanted to interject and ask, Am I from a decent university?

I've been thinking about trying to transfer to one a bit better but I dont know if it's worth the time / money