1.5 YoE, struggling with low interview rate

[iron nebula]

Hi all, started applying again last month and I've only gotten one interview (going for SE2 positions) out of a few hundred applications.

Wondering what I can improve on in my most recent work experience. (any insight overall would be helpful)

[solar night]

I’d recommend switching education and skills (skills at the top below your header and education at the bottom)

Remember the recruiters if they see it only glance at a resume for seconds/minutes so skills first and foremost for job fit then education is just a checkbox “cool anyways” sort of deal if they make it to the bottom.

Have you been networking and following up with recruiters when you apply to a position?

“Hi I’m xyz and I applied for job id:1234 I’m currently (elevator pitch on why you’re a good fit) and would love to talk more etc.”

Just applying isn’t enough and you’ll need to network and get referrals to have a higher chance of breaking through.

Also 1.5 years for se2 is a bit of a stretch just my two cents but it’s doable.

[iron nebula]

Ah, sorry for seeing this late but I have networked with coworkers and asked for referrals at some of the compankes I've applied for (though no dice).

I do think SE2 is a stretch since most of them require 2 YoE. Feels like I'm in this middle ground where I have the skills for it but not the experience (also SE1 postings seem fewer)

I placed education at the top just to make clear that I didnt bootcamp but skills also seem okay there too. I can play around with it

[icy orbit]

education should go towards the bottom now that you have experience

idk any recruiter who assumes “they went to bootcamp” when education is at the bottom

“implemented bug fixes ans product features..” is a bit of a vague statement

[iron nebula]

I do agree with the vague statement, I made it general just to encompass what I did regarding like job duties though it's not really an achievement or anything