How to Write a Good Resume

This book is intended for people applying for developer positions in technology companies in the USA, Europe, and India, where the working language is English. It is particularly relevant for companies with American headquarters such as Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google (FAANG), Stripe, Uber, Airbnb, Dropbox, and rapidly growing startups. The principles of this book can be applied to other companies, but different industries may have their own peculiarities and resume requirements.

The book is written for software developers, technical leads, and engineering managers. The main content is suitable for both recent graduates and experienced professionals, with separate sections for leads and managers. It is assumed that you already have relevant experience for the positions you are applying for.

Everything outlined in this guide is the author's opinion, which may not be relevant for the country, company, or industry to which you are applying. Be sure to conduct your own research, consult your professional network, and adapt your resume to the specific situation. There are no universal solutions.

How to read the bookThe book consists of three parts. It is recommended to first skim through it, choose an appropriate resume template, and then write or revise your resume, going through the exercises from part 2.

Part 1: Resume and hiring process- why resumes are important and how hiring usually works in companies. If you have not been a hiring manager yourself, it is recommended to start with this section - it is important for understanding who you are writing your resume for.

Part 2: Writing a resume- specific advice on creating a good resume. Each chapter focuses on a separate aspect. Many examples.

"Before and After" Examples- real anonymous resume fragments: first as they were, then highlighting areas for improvement, followed by the corrected version.

At the end of each chapter in part 2, practical recommendations are given - what to do to improve your resume.

Part 3: Examples and inspiration- templates for resumes and anonymous examples of real developer resumes.

Insider View: Advice from EmployersThere are sections in the book with thoughts and observations from hiring managers and technical recruiters about how and why various decisions were made. These are additional interesting perspectives.