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by jean310 1201 days ago
As a software engineer looking for a job, you know that having an accurate and effective resume is the key to success. ATS-friendly resumes are optimized for automated tracking systems used by employers, including FAANGs like Facebook/Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. ATS-friendly resumes are designed to get past scanning systems and ensure that your application is seen by hiring managers, even if you do not have a referral or are applying to a large employer. As a Software Engineer and an Engineering Manager at Facebook, I've done 3-5 interviews per week and done numerous resume reviews. After years in the industry and reviewing thousands of resumes, I know even some of the most qualified candidates can struggle to make their resumes stand out. Thankfully there are specific tips and tricks to make sure your resume is ATS-friendly and FAANG-ready. Read on to find out:

- How to build your ATS-friendly software engineering resume

- How to write good work experience content

- How to write a simple contact information section

- Optimizing your software engineering resume

- Bonus tip: Appealing to the Diversity recruiters