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The industry see your CV, your git repo and your portfolio, if you don't have a second call in 300 applications it means either you're talking to the wrong peop
by logtempo 2y ago
The industry see your CV, your git repo and your portfolio, if you don't have a second call in 300 applications it means either you're talking to the wrong people regarding your profile, or your profile is not appealing and work need to be done.
I did an incomplete thesis on a niche research subject, traveled for month, switched to the industry now and even with that not so attractive profile from an industry POV, I was able to get second calls. But I'm not a dev, so maybe dev market is saturated idk.
edit: after looking at your CV, I can confirm that you could change some things such as:
- emphasize your projects, they are less promoted than your professional experiences yet they are more important!
- missing softskills, human ressources will look at it. Even basic things like "teamwork" or "dynamic" is worth to mention.
- ideally, every skills should appear inside a project too.
- Change or remove first sentence. change "always had passion", it's not true as you saiid in your post. Trade passion for motivation in any case. Add one where you say what you are looking for in your new job. Adapt it to the company eventually.
- Jobs details could be shorter as they are not related to the actual position you're looking for. Remember, only put usefull information.
- Do you have license driving? Also add your current location and mobility (obviously not in the public version)
I hope it will help you and that you'll land your first interview soon.
- casegg 2y agoThank you very much for the advice! I agree with your points, and I'll update my CV to reflect those changes. I knew the CV was likely the weak point but I just wasn't sure in what ways to change it, so your advice gives me hope.
- shagie 2y agoMake sure you don't have one resume. If you are applying to a backend Java application, make sure that the first skills in your list are applicable for back end Java and expand on relevant projects. Likewise, if you're applying to a front end JavaScript position, then have that be the thing you lead with. On the other side of the table, here's an applicant showing JavaScript things for a backend Java position... and a bunch more that have Java first. The JavaScript focused resume isn't likely to get a second look. Make sure that your resume reflects the position that you are applying for.