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Ask HN: I need a *dream* job
Unfortunately, I am hearing news that I'm going to be a victim of downsizing in the company where I have currently been working. So naturally I am looking for a job.
Basically, I am a web developer. Recently worked in a PHP shop but it's also true that in current(soon to be former) job I also discovered that I am more inclined towards business part and always keen to do things different other than conventional method. In short, A startup like environment is quite suitable for me which is unfortunately not possible in Pakistan.
I'm available for remote work. Ideally it's more suitable for me now due to various reasons. Here's my CV Link.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35231160/Resume/AdnansCV.doc
So how can I be helpful?
1- I can code in PHP
2- I can code in java _though last time I did back in 2009
3- Intermediate knowledge of databases, specially MySQL
4- Have working knowedge of Sphinx
5- Enthusiastic about involving in entire life cycle of a product; from conceptualizing the idea to a finishing product and marketing.
6- I can help to make research and suggest a solution( ready made or development from scratch) to any business problem. E.g: I suggested OpenX as an Adserver to my company when it was not even embraced by GroupOn and Microsoft at that time. By the way, a cool open-source Ad server for an enterprise site.
7- I have worked on iPhone apps, mostly in Titanium Appcelerator.
8- Working knowledge of stuff used in Web 2 like Ajax etc.
Let me know if you find any lead. I am even available for freelance projects
Thanks in Advance
p.s: Oh by the way, I have started learning Rails, just it made me curious because people say it's quite beautiful, robust and easy to learn. So any RoR lead will also be welcome.
p.p.s: I am an INFP: http://www.mypersonality.info/asiddiqi/
- simonsarris 15y agoMake your resume free of tiny errors like the comma after your email and unclosed parenthesis. Make a PDF and/or HTML version because not everyone has word installed. If you want a dream job, you better damn well have a dream resume. And make it way shorter. Assume that people are going to read 3 random sentences on the first page and that's it. Make sure you'd be comfortable with them reading only 3 random sentences on the first page and coming away with a positive impression.
- troygoode 15y agoagreed. I'd go further on the resume though: get it up somewhere on the web. either on your own personal website, or on something like LinkedIn. without a solid recommendation from someone there is very little incentive for me to cross the barrier of downloading and opening a file, as opposed to just popping your resume up in a new tab. you want to keep those kind of barriers as low as possible (which is why simonsarris recommends making your resume much shorter).
- pknerd 15y agoIf possible, can you guys recommend some samples?
- pknerd 15y agoThanks, will make necessary changes.