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LaTeX resumes are pretty irrelevant, but probably better than a poorly formatted .doc. HTML is probably better. Definitely include hobby projects. That's all y
by swombat 16y ago
LaTeX resumes are pretty irrelevant, but probably better than a poorly formatted .doc. HTML is probably better.
Definitely include hobby projects. That's all you've got, and it's your best way to sell yourself until you get real-world experience. Convey the fact that you code a lot in your spare time, that you're passionate about coding. If the project was big, that should be clear without mentioning LOCs.
Basically, you want to convey that:
1) you're smart
2) you're passionate
3) you're a programming geek
If you tick those 3 boxes, any smart hiring manager will call you in for an interview.
- int3 16y agoThanks for your advice! Regarding your point about LaTeX (or rather, pdf'ed LaTeX) -- is HTML better because it is more searchable?
- swombat 16y agoIt's just less fussy and more likely to be directly related to the work you might be doing. It shows, by example, that you know HTML. A LaTeX might do you disservice by getting the impression across that you're an open-source idealist - whereas an HTML CV will do no such thing. That's just my opinion though. No doubt if some people read this they will violently disagree...