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We've reviewed 100+ resumes. Here's what we learned.
(No gate-keeping here)
Harshvi Shah
August 03, 2025
Since launching HireMe, we’ve personally reviewed hundreds of resumes, from current students to recent grads to professionals. And if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s this: most resumes don’t get rejected because people aren’t qualified.
They get rejected because…
- They’re not tailored to the job OR
- They don’t speak the hiring manager’s language OR
- They never make it past the ATS
So here are 3 simple but game-changing tips I wish everyone knew when it comes to writing a resume that actually gets you interviews:
1. Your resume needs to pass the 7-second test.
Harsh truth: Recruiters and hiring managers don’t have time to “figure out” how your experience fits. Your job is to make it obvious.
1. Write with their pain points in mind
2. Highlight the skills and wins that matter for this specific role
3. Use the job description like a cheat sheet (especially in terms of keyword optimization)
2. Beat the ATS (or don’t get seen at all)
Over 80% of resumes get screened out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a human ever reads them.
Here’s how to make sure yours isn’t one of them:
- Match keywords from the job post (e.g., “Customer Experience” vs. “Client Support”)
- Avoid complex designs, no pictures, tables, columns, or graphics
- Save and send as a PDF (unless the job says otherwise)
3. Show Impact, Not Just Activity
Most resumes sound like job descriptions. Instead, you need to prove you made a difference.
Bad: “Managed marketing campaigns across channels”
Improved version: “Launched multi-channel campaigns across XYZ platforms that increased qualified leads by 35% in Q2”
Focus on:
- Strong action verbs
- Numbers + metrics (even estimates are better than nothing)
- Results that relate to what they care about
Bonus tip: If you’re not getting interviews, the problem probably isn’t you. It’s your resume.
P.S. We’ve expanded our job search tool to more listings across the US, UK and India, packed with the same strategies that helped me and others land interviews at top startups and Fortune 500 companies!
📌 Trends & Employment Landscape
Meta is piloting a new interview format that allows selected candidates to leverage AI assistants during live coding tests, a shift in how technical competency is evaluated. The company is conducting mock sessions internally to fine-tune this approach, aiming to mirror real-world developer workflows and address cheating risks via LLM tools. This move signifies a broader shift: Meta wants to assess AI collaboration skills, prompt engineering, and whether candidates can evaluate and refine AI output, not just write code from scratch
This new direction diverges sharply from other tech firms like Amazon and Anthropic, which continue to ban AI use during interviews.Walmart, despite broader trends, continues expanding its tech team, recently hiring an executive from Instacart to lead global AI initiatives. It is actively recruiting for AI and cloud roles, offering great compensation to attract talent.
Google has encouraged its engineers to adopt an “AI-first” mindset, using internal AI tools to increase efficiency, and has begun retraining staff accordingly.
Who’s hiring?
Technology:
Role | Location | Company | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
WorkForce Software Associate System Setup & Integration Analyst | Manhattan, NY, US | ADP | Basic problem-solving and analytical abilities Quick learner with sound judgment and adaptability |
New York, NY, US | Munich Re Life US | Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science or equivalent Experience in Individual Life or Disability Insurance (Direct Carrier or Reinsurance) highly desirable | |
London, United Kingdom | Meta | Proficiency in quantitative analysis geared towards drawing actionable insights from complex datasets Over 3 year experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL) | |
London, United Kingdom | Saragossa | You’ll likely be a 2026 graduate, with a high-achieving STEM degree (likely A-Levels, too) at one of the top universities and will be surrounded by a team of bright, like-minded Engineers all helping to further develop each other. | |
New Delhi, India | Sattva Consulting | 0-2 years of work experience Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, development studies, sociology, economics, commerce, or equivalent | |
New Delhi, India | EClerx | Bachelors degree with 0-1 Year experience. Strong interpretation and communication skills Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholders interaction | |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Kotak Securities | Postgraduate with overall experience of 8-10 years. Experience in TPP, BI, data reporting |
Consulting:
Role | Location | Company | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
New York, NY | Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory, or 2 years of experience with an advanced degree. | ||
New York, NY | Arcana | 2–4 years of experience in a front-office financial role (investment banking, hedge fund, asset management, or similar) Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, with strong proficiency in financial modeling and interpreting large datasets | |
City Of London, England, UK | AstraZeneca | 3 to 5 years of experience in analytical or insights generation roles Analytical skills, strong excel + power point skills | |
London, United Kingdom | HSBC | Previous experience in strategy, transaction services, or corporate finance (Big Four or equivalent background preferred). Advanced PowerPoint skills with an eye for design and detail. | |
London, United Kingdom | YouLend | A strong problem solving mindset and excellent attention to detail. Entrepreneurial mindset, with strong work ethic, high sense of proactivity, and can-do attitude. | |
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Reliance Industries Limited | Proven experience in writing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and Use Case documents. | |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | IDFC First Bank | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills |
Finance:
Role | Location | Company | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Banking Analyst or Associate- Equity Capital Markets, Syndicate | New York, NY | Jefferies | Bachelor’s degree 1–4 years of relevant experience in ECM, investment banking, or institutional sales/trading |
New York, NY | JPMorganChase | 1 year of experience in Investment Banking, Credit Risk, Big Four experience or related field Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and help develop innovative client solutions Ability to work in a team environment | |
London, United Kingdom | Finvos | Undergraduate degree with a strong academic record; a focus in finance, business, accounting, economics, or mathematics is preferred. Prior experience in corporate finance/M&A or a closely related field is highly desirable. | |
London, United Kingdom | McKinsey & Company | Undergraduate degree or master’s degree with between 3-5 years of full-time working experience after completing your degree. Previous experience in a PE environment with exposure to transactions and/or strategy consulting experience serving PE clients | |
Mumbai, Maharashtra | Elite Recruitments | Strong understanding of financial and insurance risk, practical knowledge of liquidity, solvency, ALM, and capital management, advanced Excel and data modeling skills. | |
Pune, Maharashtra, India | Barclays | Strong experience gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements for software development projects. Proficiency in creating detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. |
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