Hey fellow code newbies and web devs! If you're like me—an #intern with zero real-world experience but a ton of projects under your belt—getting your resume noticed can feel impossible. But guess what? A few smart tweaks and some AI prompts changed everything for me. I'm sharing my tips + practical prompts that helped me tailor resumes and land interviews. Let's dive in—keep it real, be honest, and watch those opportunities roll in!
A Few Tips for a Better Resume
Based on what I've learned (and messed up) along the way. These are gold for #internships and #juniors in tech.
Intent Matters!
With this mindset, write your resume like:
✅ How do I want them to see me?
✅ With what title do I want to be seen? Front-end? Back-end? Or Web Developer?
✅ What skills do they need? (Every job ad asks for specific skills.)
🔴 A note for #interns like me with no experience: if you’ve got lots of projects, include the ones whose tech stack matches the job description.Where Does HR Look First?
Since #resumes go to HR first, your title/headline is crucial. Make sure it fits the role you’re applying for—don't slap on something generic if the ad is screaming "Front-End Dev"!Which Skills?
For the #Skills section:
✅ Don’t list a skill you haven’t actually used in your projects.
✅ It helps to indicate your level for each: learning, proficient, or expert?
🔴 Don’t include skills you “just know” that aren’t relevant to the role.About Me—Sell Yourself
For #internships and #juniors, the About Me/Summary section matters: your motivation, your path, what you’ve done, and the skills you can bring to that company.
🔺 They say no summary is better than a bad, unprofessional one!
Some job ads list skills in the description that don’t match the job title. Don’t overthink it—and even if you don’t know that thing, send your resume anyway. Experience says (in some cases) they add it just to reduce the number of applicants!
🟥 Better not to exaggerate, lie, or BS in your resume. Be honest—if you claim something you don’t know, the interview will expose it big time!
💥 A Few Great Prompts That Helped Me
These are game-changers! I used them with tools like ChatGPT to polish my resume. Plug in your details and watch the magic. 👆
Act as a recruiter for [Role]. Review my resume below and highlight weak areas, overused buzzwords, and missing metrics. Be brutally honest.
👆 This one's a beast—especially the metrics it suggests!Rewrite this resume to sound more results-driven, quantifiable, and compelling for [target role]. Focus on achievements, not just duties.
ATS Boost
Prompt: Update this resume to be fully optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for the role of [specific role/title]. Use industry-specific keywords naturally.Craft My Hook
Prompt: Write a powerful, 3-line professional summary that hooks a recruiter in under 10 seconds. Prioritize impact, clarity, and value.Upgrade Experience
Prompt: Rephrase the experience section to highlight impact, results, and transferable skills using action verbs and quantifiable outcomes.Format Fix
Prompt: Suggest a clean, modern resume format that works for both humans and ATS. No graphics, no columns. Just structured and effective.Tailor for the Role
Prompt: Tailor this resume to fit this specific job description [paste JD]. Highlight matching experience and reword sections to match the language used.Standout Cover Letter
Prompt: Write a compelling cover letter based on this resume and job description. Keep it personal, enthusiastic, and under 200 words.
These prompts saved me hours—try 'em out and tweak as needed!
Wrapping It Up
There you have it—my no-BS guide to resumes that actually get seen. If you're grinding through job apps as a web dev or code newbie, remember: intent and honesty win. For more inspo, check out this webinar from Tech Immigrants on resume writing: https://youtu.be/Gt2AQG-u8xM.
What’s your biggest resume struggle? Drop it in the comments—let's chat! If this helped, upvote or share for more tips. Happy job hunting!
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