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name: writing-technical-resumes
description: Creates ATS-optimized technical resumes tailored to specific job descriptions for US tech positions. Use when someone needs help with tech resume writing, ATS optimization, or matching skills to job requirements.
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Technical Resume Writing for US Tech Jobs

INPUT: Job description + current resume
OUTPUT: ATS-optimized resume with:
- Keywords from job description integrated naturally
- Skills section aligned with requirements
- Experience bullets quantified with metrics
- Format optimized for ATS parsing

Resume Optimization Process:

Progress:

• Analyze job description for required skills, keywords, and qualifications
• Extract current candidate experience and technical skills
• Map candidate skills to job requirements (highlight gaps)
• Restructure resume sections for ATS compatibility
• Rewrite experience bullets with action verbs + quantified results
• Optimize keywords density (10-15% of job description keywords)
• Format for ATS parsing (standard fonts, clear sections, no graphics)
• Test ATS score against job description

Key Sections to Optimize:

1. Professional Summary (2-3 lines matching job level)
2. Technical Skills (exact keyword matches from JD)
3. Experience (STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result)
4. Education & Certifications

Example 1: Input: Senior Software Engineer JD requiring "Python, AWS, microservices, agile" Output:

• Skills: "Python, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3), Microservices Architecture, Agile/Scrum"
• Experience: "Developed microservices using Python and AWS Lambda, reducing system latency by 40%"

Example 2: Input: Data Scientist JD emphasizing "machine learning, SQL, statistical analysis" Output:

• Skills: "Machine Learning (scikit-learn, TensorFlow), SQL, Statistical Analysis"
• Experience: "Built ML models using Python and SQL, improving prediction accuracy by 25%"

• ATS Optimization: Use standard section headers (Experience, Skills, Education)
• Keyword Integration: Include exact phrases from job description naturally
• Quantify Everything: Add metrics, percentages, dollar amounts, time saved
• Skills Matching: Lead with most relevant technical skills for the role
• Format Standards: Use .docx format, standard fonts (Arial, Calibri), 10-12pt font
• Length: 1-2 pages for most roles, 2-3 for senior positions (10+ years)

• Keyword Stuffing: Don't repeat keywords unnaturally - integrate contextually
• Generic Bullets: Avoid "Responsible for..." - use action verbs + results
• Missing Metrics: Never write experience without quantifiable outcomes
• Poor ATS Format: Avoid tables, graphics, unusual fonts, or creative layouts
• Skills Mismatch: Don't claim skills not mentioned in job description as primary
• Outdated Technologies: Remove irrelevant old tech unless specifically requested