Should I customize my resume for each role?
Yes, where you genuinely match. Mirror the job description's keywords and order your strongest relevant content first. Sending the same resume to every role without adjustment means you miss roles where you would be a strong fit.
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Because duties describe a job, not a candidate. 'Responsible for X' tells the recruiter nothing. Describe impact, 'Built X that resulted in Y', and quantify wherever possible, so your resume shows real results.
Only with proof. Listing 30 skills with no projects or experience showing them is not credible. Show skills through real projects, so each skill has evidence. A skill without proof is just a word.
Because a live link proves you can build, instead of forcing the recruiter to take your word. Always include a live link and the tech stack for your projects, since it is the most convincing evidence of your skill.
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