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When it comes to what developers can include on their resume, and what they could potentially learn next to improve their chances of success in a job search - it may seem like there are an infinite number of possibilities.
Is your resume missing something that's been deemed important by the hiring manager? Or, did you simply try to get a little creative with your resume format?
That is all that it takes for The ATS (or Applicant Tracking System) to reject you, every single time.
How do you figure out what you're doing wrong and if you need to add something or change something crucial about your resume?
A little research can kick start your job search.
Before adding more tools to your dev toolbox or hiring a UX designer to take a look at your resume, you should know that you’re much better off putting your focus on figuring out what companies are actually saying they're looking for in job listings.
If you're looking for a new dev job, the next thing you need to do is perform a Job Market Analysis.
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