{"id":210,"date":"2021-02-26T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T07:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:33:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T05:33:26","slug":"what-to-include-on-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/what-to-include-on-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Include on a Resume for Software Developer Jobs (w\/ Examples!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you&#8217;re in <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/how-to-become-a-software-engineer\/\">the process of becoming a software engineer<\/a>, your resume is your first opportunity to make an impression and to showcase the best of your abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, most recruiters recommend limiting the length of your resume to one page per decade of work experience. A good rule of thumb is to keep your resume to two pages, no matter how much great experience you have.\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/resume-format-software-developer\/\">You can learn more great resume formatting tips here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space on a resume, therefore, is valuable real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be challenging to craft a resume that tells the full story of your professional achievements in software development while sticking to two pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you advance in your career, some of your experience, skills, and certifications may be less relevant for any senior-level positions for which you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking to hire the best remote developers? Arc can help you:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ <br>\u26a1\ufe0f Hire 4x faster with vetted candidates (qualified and interview-ready)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\"><em><strong>Try Arc to hire top developers now \u2192<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what to put on a resume \u2014 and what to leave off:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-put-on-a-software-developer-resume\">What To Put On A Software Developer Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, it\u2019s important to tailor your resume for software developer jobs to the specific opportunity for which you are applying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you use a resume template to start with, make sure the content in each section is written to address the requirements and responsibilities in the open position&#8217;s job description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A software developer resume should typically have six to seven elements, not necessarily in this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact information (in the header)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary (optional \u2014 see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other skills (e.g., soft skills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/software-engineer-degree\/\">Software engineering degree<\/a> and other education and certifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some career experts recommend adding a summary to your software development resume. A summary can help translate how your experience and skills suit the role for which you are applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/computer-science-resume\/\">example computer science resume<\/a>\u00a0summary paragraph<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Recent computer science graduate (master\u2019s degree) with one year of experience as an intern at Google where I increased team productivity by 13%. Member of the Association for Women in Computing, with a certification from Harvard in Building Interactive Web Applications For Data Analysis. Keen on building on computer science background and programming experience to become a valuable Microsoft software developer.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is another intro statement from an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/it-resume\/\">IT resume sample<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">I am a mathematics graduate with six years of experience working in a top Oregon accounting firm. My key achievements include increasing monthly recurring revenue by 46% over the past 2 years and reducing budget variance by 37%. Having self-educated experience in SQL querying, Active Directory, and various server management platforms, I am now eager to carve out a career as the new IT Analyst, Level 1 at Gemini Informatics that builds on my quantitative, technical, and analytical skills.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>A summary section is also a great way to make sure you\u2019re including keywords that will get your resume accepted by an applicant tracking system (ATS). Software developer resume keywords should include technical skills, proficiency in particular <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/popular-programming-languages-technologies\/\">programming languages, libraries, and frameworks<\/a>, and anything else deemed important from the job description (honestly, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find keywords to use throughout your resume, use language from the job description as your guide. Scan the company\u2019s LinkedIn page for more language that mirrors the way they describe themselves. While there are certain software developer keywords to include on a resume, your best bet is to scan each <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/software-engineer-job-description\/\">software engineering job description<\/a> to note exactly what they&#8217;re searching for in a candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to include keywords related to both your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/skills-to-put-on-a-resume\/\">soft skills and hard skills<\/a>. Soft skills are more technical abilities, like coding languages, while soft skills are developed throughout your life, such as learning <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/analytical-skills\/\">how to improve analytical skills<\/a>. The further you are in your career, the more important it will be to highlight leadership, communication, and time management on your resume. Quantify these skills with concrete metrics: for instance, \u201ccompleted x projects ahead of deadline and under budget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some recruiters still care about your education and certifications. You can include this section if you\u2019re still relatively new in your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some software developers choose to replace or supplement the education section with a \u201cpersonal projects\u201d section, showing coding projects outside of work hours. If you\u2019re running out of space, link to an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/web-developer-portfolio\/\">online web development portfolio<\/a>, instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, show how you\u2019ve kept your software development skills up-to-date with recent certifications or completed courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/cross-cultural-communication\/\">9 Important Cross-Cultural Communication Tips for Remote Developers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-leave-off-a-resume\">What To Leave Off A Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the goal of a resume is to get you through to the next stage \u2014 whether that\u2019s a coding test or a job interview \u2014 so you can expand on your skills and qualifications. Therefore, a modern software developer resume must be concise, simple, and high level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdated-or-irrelevant-information\">Outdated or Irrelevant Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave off jobs that are irrelevant to your current career objectives or those that are older than 10 years. Jobs that are unrelated to your current trajectory \u2014 like math tutoring you\u2019ve offered on the side \u2014 are just a distraction from your more important experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs that are older than 10 years could trigger an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vervoe.com\/hiring-bias-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unconscious bias<\/a>&nbsp;in the recruiter around your age. Likewise, leave off any outdated skills that don\u2019t make you stand out (e.g., \u201cProficient in Microsoft Word\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-photo\">Personal Photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s some debate as to whether or not you should include a photo on your resume. The answer is that it depends on the specific opportunity you are applying for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies based in the US tend to view photos on resumes negatively. Headshots and profile photos can open a hiring team up to discrimination allegations, and many ATS programs have difficulty parsing images, anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re applying to a remote software engineering position, you may want to add a photo \u2014 or at least a link to your <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/get-your-developer-profile-noticed\/\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"writing-in-the-third-person\">Writing in the Third Person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some experts caution against writing in the third person. \u201cEvery single time I read a resume in which the author does this, all I can think of is someone sitting around in a smoking jacket, with a pipe, pontificating on and on about himself,\u201d wrote&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/7-things-to-remove-from-your-resume-asap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">one recruiter<\/a>. While it\u2019s important to show metrics, do so in a way that keeps it simple, understandable, and easy to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickresume.com\/en\/ai-resume-rewrite\/\">customize your resume<\/a> for every job opportunity for which you are applying. More than&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/hr-statistics#resume-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50% of recruiters<\/a>&nbsp;said they reject software engineering resumes when they aren&#8217;t tailored to the specific job opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While much of your software development experience will be relevant for multiple positions, update things like your summary statement, accomplishments, and skills section each time you submit a resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/remote-collaboration\/\">How to Collaborate Effectively as a Remote Developer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also explore <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\">HireAI<\/a> to skip the line and:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ with no manual 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