Resume Tips for Software Developers: Coding Your Career

Talk to the Compiler and the Human

A developer's resume has two audiences: the recruitment AI and the Senior Engineer who will actually interview you. You must satisfy both.

GitHub as Verifiable Proof:

In 2026, a link to a repo with a clean README and active commit history is worth more than 5 years of experience mentioned in text. Link your most complex logic directly in your experience section.

How to Highlight Your Stack:

Instead of a comma-separated list of 50 languages, group your stack by proficiency: 'Expert in: TypeScript, Go, React' and 'Familiar with: Rust, AWS CDK.'