The Junior Developer's Guide to Resume Writing
Munaiz AhmedWelcome to the Junior Developer's Guide Resume Writing!
If you're a senior in college, a recent graduate, or even a junior developer who's just starting out in the job market, this guide is for you.
Your resume is the first thing that potential employers see, and it's crucial to make a good first impression.
In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a compelling resume that showcases your skills and experience while capturing the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager. We'll discuss the formula to break into software engineering, how the hiring process works, the basic structure of a resume, and what information to include in each section.
Who Am I
My name is Munaiz and I graduated from a coding boot camp in Dec 2019. I've been working as a software engineer since July 2020. Prior to attending a coding boot camp and switching careers to software engineering, I was working as a financial analyst for a few marketing companies.
I have an unfair advantage when it comes to understanding the hiring process. As a finance major in college, my background was in the business world, so I understood the nuances of how recruiters and hiring managers work. I've been tailoring resumes since 2015.
What You'll Learn:
- The simple formula to break into software engineering/development
- How recruiters and hiring managers look at resumes
- How to get a job without experience
- How to structure your resume
- How to tailor your resume according to your unique experiences & skills
- Resume example with critiques