A Practical Guide to Landing Your Dream Role

Note: This post is included in The 5G/6G Career Blueprint - Your All-In-One Guide, accessible to paying subscribers and 6G Academy Pro Members.

If you’ve ever scrolled through a job board and found yourself wondering, “What exactly do these 5G/6G recruiters want?”, you’re not alone. The wireless tech landscape is both rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive. For many of us, it’s not that we lack the skills—it’s that we’re not presenting them in a way that truly resonates with decision-makers on the other side of the hiring table.

I’ve been fortunate to see this from multiple angles—peering into over 150 R&D roles across the 5G/6G domain, reading the tea leaves from hiring managers, and witnessing what truly moves the needle in wireless innovation talent acquisition. And guess what? It’s not always about having a laundry list of fancy buzzwords. It’s about curating a cohesive, compelling story that reflects who you are, what you’re capable of, and how well you can deliver in an ultra-specialized niche.

This guide isn’t about stale resume platitudes. It’s part of the 5G/6G Career Blueprint, crafted to help you create a document that gets you noticed, whether you’re fresh out of university or eyeing that next senior R&D step. Let’s dig in.