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Asked by Kujja Himanth

2.What skills, projects helped you stand out in the hiring process and how we can increase our resume selection?

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Answered By Mentor Utkarsh Goel

Hi Kujja, when we are applying for any opening we need to see projects which show our practical experience in that skill. Suppose we are working as backend developer so we should know the backend architecture of the organization project we are working on, how the deployment is done and entire software development life cycle. In each project its impractical we will be using all technologies, like if the requirement is not there we might not use a NoSql DB, but if the job requires NoSql db say MongoDB experience its best to do a personal project with MongoDB and add it to resume with git link


Answered By Mentor Varsha Alladi

Hello Kujja Himanth,


When I applied for jobs, these are the main things that helped my resume stand out:


▪️ Real Projects – I didn’t just mention skills. I showed proof. For example, I added GitHub links, personal websites, or dashboards I made.


▪️ Relevant Skills – I focused on the exact tools or languages the job asked for. Like if a job mentioned Python + SQL, I made sure those were clearly visible at the top of my resume.


▪️ Internships / Freelance Work – Even small freelance or internship work adds real weight to your resume. It shows experience.


▪️ Online Certifications – I did a few free and paid courses, but I only added the ones that are recognized (AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.)


▪️ Tailored Resume – I didn’t send the same resume everywhere. I made small changes to match the role—especially the top 3 skills.


But honestly, every person is different.

What works for me might need a small tweak in your case.


That's why I'm offering a free trial session where I’ll:


▪️ Go through your resume


▪️ Suggest specific projects or skill upgrades


▪️ Give you a custom strategy to increase your selection chances


https://preplaced.in/profile/alladi-varsha


Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alladi-varsha


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