4 RESUME PROJECTS That Will Actually Get You HIRED In 2026
If you’re serious about breaking into Big Tech in 2025, landing interviews at Google, Amazon, or Microsoft, and building a resume that actually gets noticed, this video is for you.
Most developers waste months building outdated projects like Netflix clones, portfolio websites, or to-do apps—only to realize AI can generate them in a single prompt. These “tutorial-tier” projects won’t even get you shortlisted anymore. I’ve been on both sides of the table—as a candidate who got hired at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, and as an interviewer at Google—and I know exactly what recruiters are looking for in 2025.
In this video, I’ll share:
✅ Why outdated projects are dead and won’t get you hired
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Most developers waste months building outdated projects like Netflix clones, portfolio websites, or to-do apps—only to realize AI can generate them in a single prompt. These “tutorial-tier” projects won’t even get you shortlisted anymore. I’ve been on both sides of the table—as a candidate who got hired at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, and as an interviewer at Google—and I know exactly what recruiters are looking for in 2025.
In this video, I’ll share:
✅ Why outdated projects are dead and won’t get you hired
…
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