Resume Writing for Engineers: From Job Duties to Proof of Impact

​About Event

​Most engineers write resumes that list what they did. The ones that get interviews show what changed because of them. This live workshop breaks down exactly how recruiters and hiring managers scan a resume in the first 7 seconds and how to make sure yours survives that scan.

​In 45 minutes, you will:

• ​Understand what recruiters and hiring managers are actually scanning for in the first pass and what gets a resume rejected before it's fully read.

• ​Learn how to turn vague responsibilities into outcome-driven bullet points that show impact.

• ​Get a simple framework for quantifying your work, even in roles where the impact feels hard to measure.

• ​Walk through common resume mistakes engineers make and fix 2–3 bullets from your own resume live.

​What to expect

• ​45 minutes of content.

• ​No generic templates. The focus is on rewriting your own bullets in real time.

• ​Practical examples and before/after rewrites you can apply immediately.

​What you'll walk away with

• ​A repeatable formula for writing outcome-driven bullet points.

• ​A checklist to audit your own resume against common red flags.

• ​More confidence that your resume represents your actual level.

​🎙️ About the Host
I'm Aakriti, Founder of a Tech Recruiting firm in Silicon Valley. I work with early-mid stage startup founders, helping them hire top engineering talent across the US. I've reviewed and rewritten hundreds of engineer resumes and I'll share the exact frameworks that get candidates past the first screen.