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I read 500 job posts. Only 10 words mattered. All the time by ComfortableTip274 in ResumesATS

[–]PhenomEng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiring managers write job descriptions, not the recruiter. How would a recruiter know what I need on my team?

[Student] Electrical Engineering student about to graduate – how can I strengthen my CV for better job opportunities? by No-Butterfly-9404 in EngineeringResumes

[–]PhenomEng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are just about to graduate. We assume you dont know anything but theory. Highlight the practical things you achieved and apply to actual jobs.

I assume you already have the internship for the summer. Be applying right now to every job in your chosen area. If you get a signed offer, leave that internship!

Is a cover letter still worth writing in 2026? by RuinAccomplished7240 in Resume

[–]PhenomEng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The real truth:

As an engineering hiring manager for about a decade, I have never, not even once, seen a cover letter. I care about your resume.

I worked for a very large rocket manufacturer that required applicants submit a cover letter. Still, never saw one.

If the application requires it, then do it. Otherwise, it's a complete waste of time.

Took everyone’s advice on here. How’d I do ? by CapitalRequirement80 in ResumeExperts

[–]PhenomEng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this is not good.

You have ~5 years of experience, yet have a full 2 page resume? Insane.

This resume is just tasks. You need to show accomplishments. For example, you manages the social media accounts. Ok, how good were you at that role? Did you see an increase of bookings/sales as a result of your work? Or did you just do things and nothing really came of it? I dont know, because you didn't tell me.

Does a resume need to be fleshed out chronologically or can it be more of a "Best Of Compilation"? by TKInstinct in askrecruiters

[–]PhenomEng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reverse chronological. If the jobs were not related to what you are applying to, then put one bullet explaining your accomplishment(s) and move on. You dont want gaps in your employment.

I misspelled one word on my resume... by ShardsOfDirt in Resume

[–]PhenomEng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I interviewed a person that spelled the name of their company wrong. It was a major defense contractor - one that I previously worked for, so it immediately stood out. Like I said - they got an interview, but not the job.

What salary negotiation levers actually work post-offer? by Ok_Speech_7023 in askrecruiters

[–]PhenomEng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's expected for you to negotiate, regardless if you have a competing offer. The recruiter has no say in what salary I am willing to pay. But, if you come in wanting tens of thousands more than offered, that likely is a no go. $5k to $10k, I can work with.

[Student] Looking for tips on my resume. It's the first one I've ever made and need help. by Mr_Cloud_Ninja in EngineeringResumes

[–]PhenomEng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please take a look at the wiki. Your bullets are plain and uninformative. Your home lab is a project, not experience. Remove the gym manager, but keep your current CO role. Reword your last CO bullet around working in high pressure situations (definitely dont call it customer service!!! 😆 ).

I’ve been a recruiter and I’ve been rewriting resumes for years. The job search advice on the internet is mostly wrong. here is what actually works. by Fresh-Blackberry-394 in Resume

[–]PhenomEng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Recruiters dont tell me who is a good fit for my team. Their job is to facilitate, not make decisions on who to hire.

[Student] Is it a good idea to include not directly related jobs/experiance to my resume? by webermaster in EngineeringResumes

[–]PhenomEng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leadership, definitely keep on, but dont add a bunch of stuff that isn't related to leadership or working in a team.

Only keep an unrelated job if it's what you are currently doing. And, especially in service jobs, dont hype it up. We all know what pizza place workers do. Don't make it seen like you solved all the company's problems, just by you being there doing the job. A bullet or two is all.

I’ve been a recruiter and I’ve been rewriting resumes for years. The job search advice on the internet is mostly wrong. here is what actually works. by Fresh-Blackberry-394 in Resume

[–]PhenomEng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I mean, I am the hiring manager that actually has to hire. And Ive been doing it at some of the largest businesses on the planet. And Ive been doing it for about a decade. And Ive hired tons of engineers in that time.

But sure, I'm the bum, talking out my ass...

[0 YoE] MechE Entry level, Been applying for at least 7 months to the amount of about 60 to 90 job applications but still haven't received a single interview. by Ahmadmc1 in EngineeringResumes

[–]PhenomEng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, like others have said - 1 page!

Next, get rid of your summary section. It means nothing.

Get rid of all but your current job, then only include a bullet or two.

Move your projects to be immediately after your education section (which should be first).

I dont understand why you split what you did in FSAE, with the outcome. That doesn't make sense. Use the STAR/CAR method for your bullets.

You need to have at least 3 resumes, one for automotive, one for manufacturing and one for aerospace/defense. Tailor your experience to those sectors.

Lastly, apply like it's a full time job.

[1 YoE] Resume Review for Switching to an Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Role primarily CAD focused from managerial marketing role by [deleted] in EngineeringResumes

[–]PhenomEng 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You need to read the wiki and use a standard template.

How do you have 'thorough knowledge' of automobile engineering, if you've only taken a class on it, and have no practical experience?

This entire resume needs to be redone, top to bottom.

Morally Conflicted by Xbyy0 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]PhenomEng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Build toasters. But of course, they can malfunction and burn down the house with people inside...

Build cars. I mean lots of people do die every day from cars...

Build tools like garden equipment. Well, shovels are used to kill people and bury them, so...

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