🚀 Resume Templates:

• ATS-friendly: Jake's Resume (Overleaf)
• Easier to use (less ATS-friendly): Jake's Template (Resume.lol)

1️⃣ Get Your Resume Reviewed & Tailor It for Each Company

Your resume is often your first impression—having it in top shape is critical. A generic resume won’t stand out, so it's important to customize it for every application by emphasizing relevant projects, experiences, and skills.

How to Approach:

✅ Resume Reviews: Get feedback from mentors, professionals, or career services. ✅ Customize for Each Job: Carefully read the job description and align your resume to include relevant skills, keywords, and quantifiable achievements. ✅ Highlight Transferable Skills: Demonstrate skills that apply to multiple roles and industries. ✅ Use Action Words (see below!): Strong verbs improve readability and engagement.

2️⃣ ChatGPT Prompt for Resume Optimization

If you want an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) expert and resume consultant to optimize your resume, try this ChatGPT prompt:

💡 ChatGPT Prompt:

"I want you to act as an experienced ATS expert and resume consultant. I will provide you with a job description and my resume. Please:

1. Analyze both documents and identify key technical skills, qualifications, and experience requirements from the job description.
2. Compare these against my resume and identify:
   • Important keywords and skills that are missing
   • Experience or achievements not reflected in my resume
   • Soft skills emphasized in the job description
3. Suggest specific ways to modify my resume to better align with the role, including:
   • Words and phrases to add
   • Skills to emphasize
   • Achievements to highlight or reframe
   • Any missing sections or content

Here is the job description: [Paste job description here]

Here is my current resume: [Paste your resume here]

"Please be specific in your recommendations and provide examples of how to incorporate the missing elements."