Resume format for Developer / Programming Jobs?
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Thank you. :)
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
I like a bulleted list at the beginning, then details after the list. That way the reader does not have to wade through your resume if your skill set is not a match. Resume itself should be in 3 formats, word, text, and web page. The text resume should still be well formatted even though it text. The word version is for file upload, and email attachment, the text version is for copy/paste into employers web based resume page. The web version of resume should have many informational embedded tags with as much cross linking as possible (to your school, any past employers, articles you have written). Web based resume should also be well laid out and I would recommend it be 508 compliant. You might even have a video of you demonstrating one of your projects (Camtasia is good for that) 2 cents
MrPlankton
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Some of the universities and colleges here have counselling departments with at least one of the staff specializing in career counselling (including resume writing). Might be worth looking into at your college; it's amazing how much a great resume can do for you. Cheers, Drew.
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Ian Uy wrote:
I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college?
If you do not have much relevant work experience, yes discuss your most important and largest college project.
John
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Just remember, when you submit your CV to a company its not necessarily a programmer that looks at it... Its probably someone in HR. This person will get told "i need a C# programmer with background in Linq", so if you say something like "experience in C# and all 3.5 technologies" on your CV,it gets tossed aside because the HR person is looking for the word Linq and doesnt know that its in C# 3.5 So specify all the technologies youve worked with like Linq, WPF, WCF, ADO.Net, ASP.Net etc
Ian Uy wrote:
should I put some projects I've worked on in college?
definitely! also specify the technologies used (again stuff like Linq, WPF, WCF, ADO.Net) and the tools you've used to create the project, like Visual studio 2008, SQL server 2000 query analyzer, SharpDev 2.2 etc Good luck
Harvey Saayman - South Africa Junior Developer .Net, C#, SQL
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Just remember, when you submit your CV to a company its not necessarily a programmer that looks at it... Its probably someone in HR. This person will get told "i need a C# programmer with background in Linq", so if you say something like "experience in C# and all 3.5 technologies" on your CV,it gets tossed aside because the HR person is looking for the word Linq and doesnt know that its in C# 3.5 So specify all the technologies youve worked with like Linq, WPF, WCF, ADO.Net, ASP.Net etc
Ian Uy wrote:
should I put some projects I've worked on in college?
definitely! also specify the technologies used (again stuff like Linq, WPF, WCF, ADO.Net) and the tools you've used to create the project, like Visual studio 2008, SQL server 2000 query analyzer, SharpDev 2.2 etc Good luck
Harvey Saayman - South Africa Junior Developer .Net, C#, SQL
you.suck = (you.Passion != Programming & you.Occupation == jobTitles.Programmer)1000100 1101111 1100101 1110011 100000 1110100 1101000 1101001 1110011 100000 1101101 1100101 1100001 1101110 100000 1101001 1101101 100000 1100001 100000 1100111 1100101 1100101 1101011 111111Thanks for that insight! That is how I formatted my resume. Thanks again.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Thanks for that insight! That is how I formatted my resume. Thanks again.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Your welcome Ian, glad to help
Harvey Saayman - South Africa Junior Developer .Net, C#, SQL
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
The usual format is Contact info Professional Experience Educational Experience Personal Info References Since your professional experience is limited, treat your college experience as if it was your job, and detail what projects you have accomplished as a student. As was mentioned elsewhere, the first reviewers of your resume will be non-technical idiots in HR, so be sure to hit on all the buzzwords they might be looking for. I know it's unprofessional and embarrassing, but you have to play the game to get a foot in the door. Whatever technologies you've worked with, however slightly, be sure to mention them. Remember that your resume will not get you a job - your only goal is to get an interview with someone who speaks your language. That interview is where you get the chance to shine... Best of luck!
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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The usual format is Contact info Professional Experience Educational Experience Personal Info References Since your professional experience is limited, treat your college experience as if it was your job, and detail what projects you have accomplished as a student. As was mentioned elsewhere, the first reviewers of your resume will be non-technical idiots in HR, so be sure to hit on all the buzzwords they might be looking for. I know it's unprofessional and embarrassing, but you have to play the game to get a foot in the door. Whatever technologies you've worked with, however slightly, be sure to mention them. Remember that your resume will not get you a job - your only goal is to get an interview with someone who speaks your language. That interview is where you get the chance to shine... Best of luck!
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
I see. Thanks for the advice. This will surely help me. :)
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Ian Uy wrote:
I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs?
Not really. However there are two audiences you need to write it for. (1) The recruitment agency/HR person that knows nothing but the keywords and (2) the folks on the development team that will be reviewing and probably interviewing you at some point. The first group are gatekeepers. They are not very bright and they will reject stuff if they don't think it fits. Ensure you put in all the relevant keywords and make sure that you put in synonyms too. I've been rejected because I've put the full title of something and they only got the normal abbreviated version. When I tried to explain on the phone they basically told me that I was lying and they couldn't put me forward. The second group are the people you really need to impress. They won't tend to reject stuff out of hand unless the gatekeepers are doing a bad job. They will tend to more carefully consider what you've written. However, they don't have all day. I once received a 24 page (yes, twenty four) CV from someone with just 2 years experience. That got rejected because I couldn't be bothered reading it. (It was also written on hole punched continuous feed paper - not a good choice) What do I want to see on a graduate CV? I want to see a genuine interest in technology. I want to know about your final year project. Any other projects you have done in your own time. Any open source projects you are a part of. Any articles you've written. Any awards you've received. Your blog, or website is important. I don't really care about the technologies used so long as I can also see a willingness to learn what ever we use. Remember to keep it short. You don't have to go into a full explanation. Just tease me with it - get me interested enough that I'll want to find out more. I'll ask in more detail at the interview.
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Ian Uy wrote:
I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs?
Not really. However there are two audiences you need to write it for. (1) The recruitment agency/HR person that knows nothing but the keywords and (2) the folks on the development team that will be reviewing and probably interviewing you at some point. The first group are gatekeepers. They are not very bright and they will reject stuff if they don't think it fits. Ensure you put in all the relevant keywords and make sure that you put in synonyms too. I've been rejected because I've put the full title of something and they only got the normal abbreviated version. When I tried to explain on the phone they basically told me that I was lying and they couldn't put me forward. The second group are the people you really need to impress. They won't tend to reject stuff out of hand unless the gatekeepers are doing a bad job. They will tend to more carefully consider what you've written. However, they don't have all day. I once received a 24 page (yes, twenty four) CV from someone with just 2 years experience. That got rejected because I couldn't be bothered reading it. (It was also written on hole punched continuous feed paper - not a good choice) What do I want to see on a graduate CV? I want to see a genuine interest in technology. I want to know about your final year project. Any other projects you have done in your own time. Any open source projects you are a part of. Any articles you've written. Any awards you've received. Your blog, or website is important. I don't really care about the technologies used so long as I can also see a willingness to learn what ever we use. Remember to keep it short. You don't have to go into a full explanation. Just tease me with it - get me interested enough that I'll want to find out more. I'll ask in more detail at the interview.
Recent blog posts: *SQL Server / Visual Studio install order *Installing SQL Server 2005 on Vista *Crazy Extension Methods Redux * Mixins My Blog
Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
I once received a 24 page (yes, twenty four) CV
I've seen a couple of those, and like you, couldn't be bothered to read them. More often they've been three or four pages, and again those get tossed. One page is great, two is acceptable if it's all relevant information. If a candidate can't summarize sufficiently to manage that, I assume a lack of organizational or communication skills.
Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
Just tease me with it - get me interested enough that I'll want to find out more.
Excellent description, and entirely correct. It's also the hardest part of writing a resume, getting that part right.
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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Good Day, I'll be graduating in like 6 months and I want to prepare my resume as soon as possible. I'm here to ask if there is a specific format for resume when applying for a programming jobs? I mean, should I put some projects I've worked on in college? Please advise.
It is said that the most complex structures built by mankind are software systems. This is not generally appreciated because most people cannot see them. Maybe that's a good thing because if we saw them as buildings, we'd deem many of them unsafe.
Have a small 'droid display it as a hologram... but only part of it at first, to catch their curiosity. :cool: