Senior Developers: How to Cut the 'Resume Bloat' and Get to the Point

You have 10+ years of code, 5 languages, and 3 degrees. Learn how to condense a decade of experience into a high-impact, one-page resume that CTOs actually read.

Marcus ChenFebruary 2, 20265 min read

The Senior Trap: Too Much Information

When you are a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead, the problem isn't filling the page—it's fitting everything on it.

Many senior candidates submit 4-page documents listing every library they used in 2015. The harsh reality? Recruiters stop reading after page one.

Your resume shouldn't be a history book. It should be a sales pitch.

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