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Most developers waste months building outdated projects like Netflix clones, portfolio websites, or to-do apps—only to realize AI can generate them in a single prompt.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✅ Why outdated projects are dead and won’t get you hired
✅ The 3 characteristics every standout project must have
✅ 4 AI-driven project ideas that actually get recruiter attention
✅ Real-world examples: from AI code review to predictive monitoring
✅ The new rules for projects in 2025 (solve real problems, integrate AI, show business impact)
✅ How to showcase depth, not just breadth, in your portfolio

👋 About me
I’m Maddy, a senior software engineer (prev. at Google), with internships at Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Morgan Stanley. On this channel, I share strategies to thrive in the changing tech landscape.

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📖 timestamps
0:00 Outdated projects won’t work
0:46 Projects recruiters notice
1:57 Traits of standout projects
2:23 Project 1
2:47 Project 2
3:35 Project 3
4:26 Project 4
4:50 The 5 Rules for Projects
6:08 Think big, add AI

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