Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

175: Resume Writing

1:40:55
 
Share
 

Manage episode 434597503 series 70533
Content provided by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

175: Resume Writing

Intro topic: DSLR Photography vs Camera Phone

News/Links:

Book of the Show

Patreon Plug https://www.patreon.com/programmingthrowdown?ty=h

Tool of the Show

Topic: Resume Writing (Courtesy of Matthew C.)

  • Why have a resume?
    • Many jobs require it to get into the consideration
    • Today many are screened for keywords automatically
    • Log for future you
  • What is a resume?
    • One-page description
    • Key accomplishments & experiences
    • Comparison to CV
    • References
  • How to write a good resume?
    • Do’s
      • Include your github if it has good contributions
      • Be specific (dates, locations, skills)
      • Isolate your specific contributions
      • Be accurate/honest
      • Be concise
      • Be ready to discuss any point you have on the resume
      • List hobbies/activities/extracurriculars
    • Don’ts
      • Have mistakes (especially dates)
      • Use images (most companies use text extraction)
      • Use it as a design portfolio
      • Put social qualities (e.gs. hard-working, motivated, friendly)
      • Use fancy templates/tools
    • Resources
  • How to think about your career and how it impacts your future resume writing (career planning)
    • Technologies and architectures more than specifics of project details
    • How various choices may age over time

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
  continue reading

181 episodes

Artwork

175: Resume Writing

Programming Throwdown

205 subscribers

published

iconShare
 
Manage episode 434597503 series 70533
Content provided by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci, Patrick Wheeler, and Jason Gauci or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

175: Resume Writing

Intro topic: DSLR Photography vs Camera Phone

News/Links:

Book of the Show

Patreon Plug https://www.patreon.com/programmingthrowdown?ty=h

Tool of the Show

Topic: Resume Writing (Courtesy of Matthew C.)

  • Why have a resume?
    • Many jobs require it to get into the consideration
    • Today many are screened for keywords automatically
    • Log for future you
  • What is a resume?
    • One-page description
    • Key accomplishments & experiences
    • Comparison to CV
    • References
  • How to write a good resume?
    • Do’s
      • Include your github if it has good contributions
      • Be specific (dates, locations, skills)
      • Isolate your specific contributions
      • Be accurate/honest
      • Be concise
      • Be ready to discuss any point you have on the resume
      • List hobbies/activities/extracurriculars
    • Don’ts
      • Have mistakes (especially dates)
      • Use images (most companies use text extraction)
      • Use it as a design portfolio
      • Put social qualities (e.gs. hard-working, motivated, friendly)
      • Use fancy templates/tools
    • Resources
  • How to think about your career and how it impacts your future resume writing (career planning)
    • Technologies and architectures more than specifics of project details
    • How various choices may age over time

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
  continue reading

181 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Listen to this show while you explore
Play