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So what would be a better alternative to make your resume stand out to get a job that doesn't include doing a full degree?
by Starknaked 7y ago
So what would be a better alternative to make your resume stand out to get a job that doesn't include doing a full degree?
- henryw 7y agoTake graduate CS classes online. Or get a masters online like https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/software-engineering-degree https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/graduate-degrees... or the many others available.
- larrik 7y agoHonestly? Make stuff. Get patches submitted to relevant open source projects. Make a small project that's actually finished (bonus if it's demo-able).
- Starknaked 7y agoWait, are people applying for jobs after only doing an online nanodegree? I wouldn't employ those people either.
- dominotw 7y agoThis is bad advice. No one has time to look at your open source patches and evaluate them. Several hiring managers have told me this.
- larrik 7y agoIt's better than "be good". Getting interviews isn't the hard part. Getting through them is.
- geezerjay 7y ago> This is bad advice. No one has time to look at your open source patches and evaluate them. The last time I was asked to screen and interview candidates I took the time to check out all portfolios, including github/gitlab/sourceforge profiles and projects. In a few cases the candidate's portfolio work was decisive to greenlight and reject job apllicants.