TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR TECH RESUME
In one month I’ve gotten over 20 interview requests from various companies thanks to my awesome resume & God 😊. If you are a recent graduate or transitioning to Tech, this THREAD would be useful
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1/ BEFORE WE BEGIN
Some Tech roles that have low barrier to entry include Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Front End Developer, Product Manager or UI/UX Designer etc. You can be self-taught in any of this & land your dream job. Don't forget to RT or LIKE so others can learn too.
2/ RESUME SECTIONS
Your resume should have these sections
• Basic Information: Name, Email, Phone Number, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio Website & Location
• Skills: Technical skills (70%) & Soft skills (30%)
• Projects
• Work Experience
• Education/Certifications
• Volunteering
3/ RESUME FORMAT
• Your resume should be only one-page
• Make it catchy. First impressions matter
• Keep in mind that the HR team has several resumes to review
• Avoid bright colours. Go with semi-dark shades 🔵🔴🟣
4/ WORK EXPERIENCE
• If you’ve worked in >3 companies, only indicate the 3 most recent ones
• On changing job titles, I don't advise it. Tailor your achievements in previous roles towards your desired job
• Need an example on tailoring achievements? Check my LinkedIn profile
5/ APPLYING TO MULTIPLE JOBS
• To avoid tweaking your resumes for different jobs, have your resume tailored towards the common requirements for your desired role
• Eg. Data analyst roles require Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, Excel. For Data Science - Python/R, SQL, Tensorflow, Hadoop
6/ CAREER TRANSITION & PROJECTS
• Switching Careers? Ensure you have 2 featured projects & relevant certifications on your resume related to your Tech field
• For recent graduates, your school projects & certifications will count. Internships count as work experience.
7/ READY TO APPLY?
• LinkedIn has several job opportunities across the world. I use it for my job applications
• Ensure your @LinkedIn profile is top-notch.
• Be ready for when opportunities come
• Check the link in my bio for ONE-PAGE resume templates
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Lastly, these tips have worked brilliantly for me & you should try them. Projects/Portfolio go a long way They show your competencies and increase your chances of getting the job. Pictures designed with @figmadesign
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