How I Built a Resume That Actually Gets Shortlisted - The Honest Messy Journey
Anushka Shinde shares her journey of improving her resume from a basic template to a strong representation of her skills and projects. She emphasizes the importance of building real experience and learning from others in the tech community. By actively engaging with professionals and refining her resume, she was able to create a document that truly reflects her capabilities.
- ▪Anushka's first resume was a borrowed template with minimal personal details.
- ▪She built multiple projects and selectively showcased the best ones to enhance her resume.
- ▪Anushka learned to focus on relevant certifications and skills she could confidently discuss in interviews.
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