Are these real resumes?

Yes. Each one was uploaded by a candidate who passed the resume screen at Gusto and chose to share it. Previews have names, contact details and photos covered. 2 of the 13 were confirmed to have landed the interview.

How long should your Gusto resume be?

One page. 83% of the 12 resumes here that we have read in full are one page long.

Should your Gusto resume lead with education or experience?

Education, while you are in school. 100% of the 10 resumes here whose sections we could read put education first.

How many bullet points should your Gusto resume have?

A typical resume here has 18, and 52% of them carry a figure such as a percentage, a count or an amount. Lead each with what you did and end with what came of it.

Do you need a previous internship?

It helps, but projects can stand in. 50% of the resumes here that we have read in full list at least one internship or co-op. 83% have a projects section.

How experienced are the candidates behind these resumes?

By level: 85% intern, 8% full-time and 8% new grad.

Which schools are most common on these resumes?

University of Houston, Northeastern University, Pratt Institute, The College of New Jersey and Fordham University, in that order.

Which skills do these resumes list most often?

Node.js, JavaScript, Python, React.js, C++, React, SQL and HTML/CSS, in that order.

Where else did these candidates pass resume screening?

The companies that come up most often are MongoDB, Roblox, HubSpot, JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.

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Based on 13 resumes, updated Aug 3, 2026

Verified: 2 confirmed to have landed the interview
Level: 85% intern, 8% full-time, 8% new grad
Top schools: University of Houston, Northeastern University, Pratt Institute
Top skills: Node.js, JavaScript, Python, React.js, C++
Also passed screening at: MongoDB, Roblox, HubSpot
Length: 83% are one page
Internships: 50% list at least one internship or co-op
Roles listed: 3 on a typical resume
Highest degree: Bachelor's 92%
Fields of study: Computer Science (6)
Graduation years: 2026 (4)

Length, internships, roles, degrees, fields of study, graduation years and employers are based on the 12 we have read in full.

Gusto resume FAQ

Are these real resumes?: Yes. Each one was uploaded by a candidate who passed the resume screen at Gusto and chose to share it. Previews have names, contact details and photos covered. 2 of the 13 were confirmed to have landed the interview.
How long should your Gusto resume be?: One page. 83% of the 12 resumes here that we have read in full are one page long.
Should your Gusto resume lead with education or experience?: Education, while you are in school. 100% of the 10 resumes here whose sections we could read put education first.
How many bullet points should your Gusto resume have?: A typical resume here has 18, and 52% of them carry a figure such as a percentage, a count or an amount. Lead each with what you did and end with what came of it.
Do you need a previous internship?: It helps, but projects can stand in. 50% of the resumes here that we have read in full list at least one internship or co-op. 83% have a projects section.
How experienced are the candidates behind these resumes?: By level: 85% intern, 8% full-time and 8% new grad.
Which schools are most common on these resumes?: University of Houston, Northeastern University, Pratt Institute, The College of New Jersey and Fordham University, in that order.
Which skills do these resumes list most often?: Node.js, JavaScript, Python, React.js, C++, React, SQL and HTML/CSS, in that order.
Where else did these candidates pass resume screening?: The companies that come up most often are MongoDB, Roblox, HubSpot, JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.

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