Technical Resume Best Practices: Showcasing Your Stack Effectively

Organize by Proficiency

Don't just dump a list of languages. Categorize them: "Proficient," "Experienced," and "Familiar."

Show, Don't Just Tell

Link to your GitHub or portfolio. For significant projects, include a brief description of the tech stack used and the problem solved.

Impact Metrics

"Refactored legacy code" is good. "Refactored legacy code, reducing page load time by 40%" is better. Engineers need to demonstrate business value.

Keywords for ATS

List the specific tools and frameworks mentioned in the job description to ensure you pass the initial screen.