Becoming a Data Engineer: Resume Writing Tips

For folks transitioning into the IT industry specifically Data Engineering or experienced data engineers finding it hard to attract the jobs they want, I wrote this article for you.

What is the goal of a resume?

In my opinion, a resume is just a ticket for an interview request either from recruiters or hiring managers.

Therefore, a good resume translates to getting a high number of interview requests for all the jobs you applied for. If you are not getting interviews for applied jobs, then it’s a sign your resume needs help.

General Tips for a Killer Resume

1. Tailor your resume to address the job requirement by answering the “How”

A typical job position will have a laundry list of requirements that they need the candidate to fulfill. Your goal as the applicant is to show you have the skills and knowledge to accomplish the job requirement. The way to demonstrate your skills in a resume is by describing in condensed bullet points “how” you do the work.

Example:

Given the below bullet point in a job description of a Data Engineer

“Solid understanding of data, databases, data tools (e.g. SQL) and data processing experience”