# Tech Resume Optimizer

Optimize resumes for software engineering, PM, and technical roles

- Repository: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills (2987 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-06-19
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill tech-resume-optimizer -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill tech-resume-optimizer -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill tech-resume-optimizer -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill tech-resume-optimizer -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Optimize resumes for software engineering, PM, and technical roles

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Tech Resume Optimizer

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user:
- Is applying for software engineering roles
- Wants to optimize a technical resume
- Needs help with developer/PM/technical job applications
- Mentions: "tech resume", "software engineer resume", "developer resume", "technical resume", "SWE resume", "PM resume"

## Core Capabilities

- Optimize resumes for technical roles (SWE, PM, Data, DevOps)
- Structure technical skills sections effectively
- Highlight projects and technical achievements
- Balance technical depth with business impact
- Format for both ATS and technical recruiters
- Include GitHub, portfolio, and technical links

## Tech Resume Philosophy

**What Tech Recruiters Look For:**
1. Relevant technical skills (languages, frameworks, tools)
2. Scale and impact (users, transactions, data size)
3. Problem-solving abilities
4. System design understanding
5. Collaborative abilities
6. Growth trajectory

## Tech Resume Structure

### Recommended Order

```
1. Contact Information (including GitHub, Portfolio)
2. Professional Summary (optional but helpful)
3. Technical Skills (critical for ATS)
4. Work Experience (with technical achievements)
5. Projects (especially for early career)
6. Education
7. Certifications (if relevant)
```

### Contact Section for Tech

```
John Developer
San Francisco, CA
john@email.com | (555) 123-4567
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johndev
GitHub: github.com/johndev
Portfolio: johndev.io
```

**Include:**
- GitHub (required for SWE roles)
- Portfolio/personal website
- LinkedIn
- Tech blog (if you have one)

**Don't Include:**
- Address (city/state is enough)
- Photo
- Social media (unless relevant)

## Technical Skills Section

### Organization Strategies

The rest: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills/blob/HEAD/skills/tech-resume-optimizer/SKILL.md