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I think I am not understanding your advice (or the post). I didn’t see where the author claims to be a ”rare programmer” or does not show humility.

• marcinzm 6y ago
  It's in the cover letter.
  • soneca 6y ago
    Got it, thanks. Still, I am reading it with more generous eyes I think. It seemed to be used to contextualize their communication skills. Not as ”I am better than most”, more like ”I have this unique trait that you might value”. But I can see how it could be read
    • wolco 6y ago
      Plus he backs it up with speaking. It's narrow and credible enough that it works. It doesn't work with a thin resume.
      • lynchdt 6y ago
        This is the crux of it. Even to a well calibrated tech recruiter, the resume reads thin on substance.