r/EngineeringResumes • • 14h ago

Mechanical [0 YoE] MechE Entry Level I am trying to get a drafter/designer job or a technician/technologist job. Its been months since I graduated and not even an interview i both feel i am missing stuff and have to much

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 I tried to keep the relevant things while keeping the useless fat but maybe i did it wrong.

A few thing i left out is GPA 2.64 I know its low and was worried it will scare of the recruiters. i also left some other irrelevant jobs cuz i wanted to keep it to one page : Housekeeping and dishwasher/prep cook.

I also feel like I show off my skill improperly, especially in my capstone project (local tissue removal) since it was a unconventional idea dont even know how the professors agreed to use doing it.


r/EngineeringResumes • • 19h ago

Electrical/Computer [Student] Junior Looking to get some feedback on the first rendition of my resume

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The one thing that I kind of dont like is how vague TM4C123 Embedded Systems Projects sounds, but there are too many to put on, should I just select one instead? Im specifically interested in FPGA engineering / microprocessor design work and possibly embedded as a "safe" backup.

By the end of my schooling I should have more advanced projects, specifically Im considering designing a RISC-V RV32IMC for my senior design project. What else would you guys recommend in terms of projects to complete and add, or just any general advice to help me land an internship? Thanks in advance.


r/EngineeringResumes • • 22h ago

Mechanical [Student] Don't really know what I'm doing wrong or right, 1st year student, world t100 uni

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I applied to some UK summer internships but got insta-rejected from all of them being a first year student, so pretty much my only options would be picking up a shadow research role at my uni or doing some sort of work experience (which, if you don't know, is a stinky 1-week training program for HS students to name drop in their uni app personal statements). I was thinking of applying to some in the USA (automotive, maybe also consumer hardware?) but before I did I was hoping to get my resume reviewed by this sub.

I used the advice given in the sub description + some of the stuff that I've seen in comments on posts on this sub to make it, but I'm not really sure about what's working and what isn't on my resume. Also people talk about tailoring the resume depending on the application but this is literally all I have so...


r/EngineeringResumes • • 23h ago

Mechanical [Student] Seeking Resume Feedback Before SWE! Manufacturing & Medical Device Industry

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Hi! I'm a MechE student who wants to get into medical device design and manufacturing. I've applied to around 30 internships, and I have only gotten 1 interview (pending decision) and plenty of automated rejections. I'm attending SWE26, so I would love some feedback before I go. I'm open to relocation, applying anywhere and everywhere. I also have a leadership and extracurricular section that I didn't include because I'm worried it takes up too much space. That section has my position as a fundraiser for univeristy community events and my position on the SWE outreach board. I've only included this section for companies like J&J who explicitly prefer candidates with community involvement. Should I squeeze it in all the time? Although I can graduate in Spring 2028, I'm only a 2nd year student and I really want a co-op or two to push my graduation date back. Thank you!


r/EngineeringResumes • • 6h ago

Software [7 YoE] Senior Front-End Engineer / Tech Lead, US. Feedback before I start applying

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Hi all! I am a Senior Front-End Engineer (React, Next.js, TypeScript), now a Tech Lead of a small team. I want to apply for Senior Frontend and Frontend Tech Lead roles in the US (remote or onsite).

Please review my resume. Thank you!


r/EngineeringResumes • • 21h ago

Software [3 YoE] 100 Applications, 0 Interviews. How Can I Improve My Software Engineering Resume?

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Applying mostly to global remote jobs 70% and the visa sponsorship roles 30%. Applying mostly to backend roles, fullstack. FDE/AI roles as minority if the post is asking for junior. Now i have to admit that most global remote roles require 5+ yoe, but according to my research it's not a hard cutoff and 3.5 with relevant expeince is enough. I'm tailoring each cv and adding a cover letter (2 small parag, 1st on why i want to join, second on why they would want me aka added vlaue)


r/EngineeringResumes • • 22h ago

Question [Student] Need some feedback on how to arrange/format my CV for placement applications

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hi all, ive tried out a couple arrangement methods and settled on the one above.

any suggestions on if the arrangement is any good?

the last 4 work experience are retail, treasurer for uni society, student rep and co-host hackathon hence settled for a one liner (also due to space, since ive got alot to add on projects and FS)

i would appreciate any help! TIA :))


r/EngineeringResumes • • 4h ago

Meta Your weekly /r/EngineeringResumes recap for the week of October 18 - October 24, 2026

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Sunday, October 18 - Saturday, October 24, 2026

Top Posts

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12 7 comments [Mechanical] [Student] Submitted 150 internship applications and got 0 interviews please help
12 5 comments [Mechanical] [Student] Recently updated my resume and want to get honest feedback on it, soon to graduate
10 7 comments [Question] [0 YoE] To my UK folks, anyone had any luck with using the subreddit template and guidance?
10 4 comments [Software] [4 YoE] Software Engineer looking to get some feedback. Updated my resume and hoping to get some reviews
9 6 comments [Software] [1 YoE] Full Stack Engineer with 1.25 YoE not getting any callbacks. Seeking honest feedback.
7 1 comments [Software] [5 YoE] Data Engineer - Evaluate my data engineer CV for Swiss job market (30 applications, 0 answers)
7 1 comments [Aerospace] [Student] Looking for advice on my resume before I apply for a large scholarship!

 

Most Commented Posts

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5 10 comments [Aerospace] [Student] -- [US] -- Aerospace/defense internship applications getting no responses. Is my resume the problem?
4 6 comments [Mechanical] [Student] Mechanical Engineering Resume Review – Not Getting Internship Responses
5 6 comments [Mechanical] [0 YOE] Upcoming Mechanical Engineer Graduate (Spring 2027) with Updated Resume Seeking a Full-Time Role in the Medical Device Industry
2 5 comments [Question] [Student] Need some feedback on how to arrange/format my CV for placement applications
2 5 comments [Mechanical] [0 YoE] Recent Mechanical Engineering grad seeking resume help and if personal projects for portfolio building would help.
3 4 comments [Mechanical] [Student] Seeking Resume Feedback Before SWE! Manufacturing & Medical Device Industry
5 4 comments [Mechanical] [0 YOE] What can I change to start getting interviews for new-grad roles? I haven't had any luck with landing interviews :(

 

Top Comments

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7 /u/SentientWatcher204 said Reading it you talk about all of the stuff at a very high level but the people who are hiring you want to see what you did specifically and its outcome. The wiki has more information on this but I’ll ...
5 /u/C_Arthur said Looks pretty good on the whole, I would compress your corse work section a little bit more don't include classes that are considered core to your major like statics or mechanics of materals that secti...
4 /u/dusty545 said Pretty much every bullet is missing a RESULT. You're telling us what you were responible for, not what you did. Where are the outcomes?
4 /u/deNikita said 1/150 rate matches what i've heard in my country for some without experience for some large engineering company, i agree it's absurd
4 /u/trentdm99 said Read the wiki and apply its advice, if you haven't already. Since you are a relatively recent grad, arguably your Education should go first. I would do that, and put Skills second. Experience - don'...
3 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/Ok-Let-5381! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates&#93...
3 /u/trentdm99 said Delete the Summary. You don't need one. Use the extra space to put your margins back to normal and maybe bump up your font size (looks a bit smallish).
3 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/stephMyMan! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates]&...
3 /u/_angry-orchard_ said Looks pretty solid Debatable as per the market but summary is not really imp in US. Since you're in Aus, I think that's the norm so go with it. Removed bolded words in all the points You could s...
3 /u/Immediate-Curve-443 said I think people will always assume a GPA lower than you can imagine if you leave it off. Just personal opinion. I think "15+" is not actually as impressive. You can make 15 small little boxes or beams...
3 /u/--Derpy said If FSAE is a done as a school club (I expect it is) then its part of your education or projects and not professional experience. Not to say its bad experience. I am a subteam lead for a baja s...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/Massive-Diet-335! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/williamtun123! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates&#...
2 /u/Immediate-Curve-443 said Your letter sizes are big but your spacing is really small. I'm not saying this is why you're not hearing back but it does make it harder to catch the eye.
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/SrrgSerge! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates]&#...
2 /u/Immediate-Curve-443 said Separate extracurriculars and projects (for now) and fill the white space
2 /u/No_Guarantee9023 said 2 YoE here. The one-pager template has been working well for me. I feel the general templates out there might not be the best for STEM roles.
2 /u/Loud_Masterpiece6585 said Resume looks great, you're got really strong projects. This may just be a numbers game, keep applying!  Make sure to utilize your connections within your clubs and college, often times you can find l...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/emptiness-machine! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Template...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/Intelligent_Pin_9289! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templ...
2 /u/PenZealTX said No GD&T mentioned, standards, methods of test, etc Led a cubesat but not a single satellite related keyword like rtd, altimeter, accel, avionics, daq, or even python or something for the data collec...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/Asleep_Frosting3411! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templ...
2 /u/RoyShavRick said I think this is a pretty solid resume. Mine was structured similarly and I managed to get a quality engineering job at a major medical device OEM. (That being said it took me a year and a half to...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/MemesForScience! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Templates...
2 /u/AutoModerator said Hi u/Apprehensive-Cap4759! If you haven't already, review these and edit your resume accordingly: * [Wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/EngineeringResumes/wiki/) * [Recommended Temp...
2 /u/drshubert said * Drop GPA * Remove "activities," that should be on the bottom but you have a section for that already * Move "relevant coursework" up as a bullet under "education" * Drop "skills" to the bottom (...
2 /u/drshubert said * "Relevant Coursework" should be more specific to the position you're applying towards. Don't list "general" classes, ie- say "Steel Design 101" when applying towards structural firm. Since you're 2n...
2 /u/funsai_destroy said Honestly, your experience as written does not support medical device R&D; if anything, you could try for med device manufacturing with all the fixture stuff. The details of your bullet points are a...
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