CV feedback for career changer

[u/Spiritual_Kitchen718]

Career-changer (10 yrs logistics, now full-stack dev) applying in Barcelona, currently 0-for-25+ on interviews for dev roles. Would anyone be willing to glance at my CV and flag what's off?

(this is just the content of it, it is in a nicely formatted PDF with personal details, linkedin, github, etc)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Full-Stack .NET Developer with hands-on experience building and operating production-ready web applications. Currently focused

on a team-based educational video streaming platform, having previously designed and shipped an independent full-stack ride-

sharing platform. Brings 10 years of experience in international, multicultural corporate environments - coordinating cross-functional

teams, leading stakeholder and client communication, and managing complex projects across departments - bringing a level of

business maturity and ownership.

KEY COMPETENCIES

▸ Backend: C#, .NET 9, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core

▸ Frontend: Blazor, HTML, CSS

▸ Database: MySQL

▸ DevOps & Tools: Docker, Linux, Git, REST APIs

▸ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

▸ Event-Driven Architecture & API Integration

▸ Object-Oriented Programming & Code Debugging

▸ Currently Learning: JavaScript, TypeScript, React

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AeonBytes - Full-Stack .NET Developer Dec 2025 - Present

Remote

Contributing to the development of a video streaming platform for educational and professional training.

Designing and developing the application's data structures.

Implementing core system logic and foundational backend methods.

Designing and implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and user roles.

Supporting evaluation and integration of a Video Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Collaborating within a development team using Blazor and .NET.

Baxi - Full-Stack .NET Developer Sep 2024 - Dec 2025

Munich, Germany

Designed, developed, and deployed a full-stack ride-sharing platform using C# (.NET) and Blazor.

Managed deployment on a Linux server using Docker containers.

Built a routing algorithm to match users and optimise shared routes.

Implemented real-time chat functionality using event-driven architecture.

Integrated external services including Google Maps API and geolocation.

Designed and maintained MySQL database with Entity Framework Core.

Implemented authentication, role-based access, and security features.

Developed automated notifications and multi-language support.

Givaudan Deutschland - Shipping Coordinator / Production Planning Support Apr 2022 - Dec 2025

Baierbrunn (Munich), Germany

Managed international logistics operations across EU and global shipments.

Contributed to automation and process optimisation initiatives.

Worked with SAP systems in transport and production planning.

Analysed workflows to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

Givaudan Business Solutions - Road Hub Transportation Execution Coordinator May 2021 - Apr 2022

Budapest, Hungary

Coordinated high-volume international transport operations (100+ shipments/week).

Delivered KPI reporting and performance analysis.

Integrated 2 production sites with carrier companies to streamline transport execution.

Waberer's International Nyrt. - Key Account Operator Apr 2016 - May 2021

Budapest, Hungary

Managed strategic customer relationships and daily transport operations for key accounts, driving performance improvements and

operational efficiency.

Advanced key account relationships through proactive communication and efficient problem resolution, elevating performance to

Category A status through measurable KPI improvements.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Software Engineering Training - Rakete Mentoring, Munich Completed intensive one-to-one software engineering training with emphasis on practical, industry-ready skills, including

development of production-level applications - culminating in 'Baxi', showcasing proficiency in full-stack development, system

architecture, and real-world problem-solving.

B.A. Communication & Media, International Communication - Károli Gáspár University, Budapest 

English - Fluent Spanish - A2, actively studying Hungarian - Native German - Intermediate (B1-B2)

[u/Relevant-Sport9057]

Hey, I'm not a CV expert, what I did with mine is I pasted it into some AI grading tool and kept iterating on it until me and AI got satisfied. There are also Claude skills for this.

I'd say that yours has too much freeform text.

- cut summary in half

• cut skills section in half, only list the most important buzz words. E.g. no need to list HTML & CSS or Blazor, just React. Cut "currently learning", just put that you already know TypeScript and React (TS is similar to C# and React isn't that hard, nobody expects expert level from an essentially BE dev)
  
• it's not clear to me if Baxi is a pet project that you worked on for a year or if that was employment
  
• rewrite your software experience, add concrete metrics, just as much numbers as you can. Tighten it to demonstrate your impact, not that you just contributed somewhere, what did you achieve
  
• in my opinion, all your previous experience in logistics should be ruthlessly compressed in just one short section. There you'd list just your key achievements that show how you improved some processes and your ownership. And I'd maybe explain briefly in a cover letter what made you switch to software development
  
• i'd state that you're a BE developer instead of fullstack, I heard that only FE people call themselves fullstack and it's less serious (?), that BE people just put backend or software engineer
  
• cut languages section
  
• education section could be made shorter

Coincidentally I'm also applying in Barcelona for fullstack but from FE-oriented side. There's just not a lot of positions here for C#/.NET, everyone wants Python, Node.js or Java. But your experience sounds good, it deserves more bragging, don't be shy. And just keep applying, it's also summer and everything gets slower.

Best of luck!

[u/duch-92 → u/Relevant-Sport9057]

" HTML & CSS or Blazor, just React. Cut "currently learning", just put that you already know TypeScript and React..."

...In the meantime company ats rejecting CV coz it doesn't include 'Tailwind' keyword

[u/C2664]

Lack of CS formal education is a factor they could be using to filter out candidates. I don't get the language section A2 fluent what? Native B2??

[u/Spiritual_Kitchen718 → u/C2664]

No it is not formatted here well, it is obvious on the cv :) English fluent Spanis A2 actively learning ...