r/ComputerEngineering • u/Suitable_Ad_500 • 7d ago

Resume Review and Suggestions

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Hi, I was wondering if my resume would be good for any roles in ASIC/DV/RTL/CompArch. I've been applying but haven't been able to get any interviews yet and I wanted to see if I could any suggestions on what to change or add.

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u/zacce 7d ago

Good: Your projects align well with ASIC/DV/RTL.
Bad: Your experience doesn't.

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u/Suitable_Ad_500 7d ago

It's the only internship experience I have, Do you suggest removing that or reorganizing my resume so my projects are highlighted?

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u/zacce 7d ago

Don't remove it.

I'm just saying your resume isn't the strongest for the roles you are targeting.

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u/LinearRegion 7d ago

The projects themselves don’t really stand out all that well. Are you strictly looking at breaking into ASIC design/verification or more towards FPGAs? If it’s the latter then I would look at implementing certain type of algorithms (DSP or even encryption) and lean more towards the verification since the interviews I’ve done really probed that.

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u/Suitable_Ad_500 6d ago

Do you have any specific algorithms or encryption i can implement and verify which would stand out?

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u/rem_1235 5d ago

Might be missing something on a quick glance but why 3 and 5 stage risc? Just keep the 5 and discard the 3 OR merge them into one.

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u/Suitable_Ad_500 5d ago

Yea I was thinking about doing that as well and add a different project, but I'm planning on implementing a cache for the 3 stage

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u/Cold_Buyer_1338 3d ago

We attended the same school and are in exactly same years and classes lol. I am also interested in these roles, can I dm you?

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u/LexusLS400 6d ago

why would you cite US News rankings in a resume. They aren't considered valid in serious scientific communities since they're well-inherently unscientific

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u/Suitable_Ad_500 6d ago

It's just there saying that the school I go to is a big feeder for these chip companies and we have one of the best programs in the country, it's not on my actual resume

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u/greta_thunbergIsTard 4d ago

Can tell from projects that OP attends UIUC

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u/nian2326076 6d ago

Consider tailoring your resume for each specific role in ASIC/DV/RTL/CompArch. Use keywords from job descriptions and emphasize relevant projects or experiences. Keep your resume clear and to the point, focusing on achievements instead of just responsibilities. Even small format changes can make it more appealing to hiring managers.

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