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Ask HN: How do I write a resume as a high school student and freelance dev?

I am a student in high school who was always interested in software. I do a lot of open source work in Rust, ReactJS, and Ruby, and am an active contributor to some big open-source projects. I am very active in online platforms (github, hackernews, stackoverflow, my blog), but have never revealed my age. I recently got into freelance software development and have only worked with one client. A potential client asked me for a resume. How do I write a resume without having graduating high school and having worked with only one client? (Also, if there is any other advice you have for me, please go ahead :)

uberman 6y ago
A resume is your opportunity to showcase what you feel is your best look. If you are concerned that a traditional resume might not be your best look, then offer to provide references or perhaps a portfolio showcasing your work.
yorwba 6y ago
Why the repost? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26376371 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26376371
- throwaway29310 6y ago
  Sorry, my initial post was marked as [dead] for a while and didn't get much response. And I think a small number of reposts are allowed?
jimmyvalmer 6y ago
> (Also, if there is any other advice you have for me, please go ahead :) Well, you asked. Don't post the same question twice. Also, your importunity is starting to look a lot like a humblebrag. You're a 14yo who commands a market presence I couldn't until I was 22. Pats back
sibeliuss 6y ago
If you've got projects and significant open source contributions, thats some of the best resume material out there. I can't speak for others, but I don't ever pay attention to degree or uni stuff during our hiring rounds. Whats most important is being able to see a project, check out the link (or repo) and clearly understand ones contributions. But don't inflate it -- be honest. If you're truly active on Github, focus on that, which is clearly a strength.

uberman 6y ago

A resume is your opportunity to showcase what you feel is your best look. If you are concerned that a traditional resume might not be your best look, then offer to provide references or perhaps a portfolio showcasing your work.

yorwba 6y ago

Why the repost? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26376371 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26376371

throwaway29310 6y ago
Sorry, my initial post was marked as [dead] for a while and didn't get much response. And I think a small number of reposts are allowed?

jimmyvalmer 6y ago

> (Also, if there is any other advice you have for me, please go ahead :) Well, you asked. Don't post the same question twice. Also, your importunity is starting to look a lot like a humblebrag. You're a 14yo who commands a market presence I couldn't until I was 22. Pats back

sibeliuss 6y ago

If you've got projects and significant open source contributions, thats some of the best resume material out there. I can't speak for others, but I don't ever pay attention to degree or uni stuff during our hiring rounds. Whats most important is being able to see a project, check out the link (or repo) and clearly understand ones contributions. But don't inflate it -- be honest. If you're truly active on Github, focus on that, which is clearly a strength.