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Wondering what's wrong with my resume.
I have a resume, and i think i'm either over qualified or under qualified for a lot of jobs.
if i tone down my resume, does that mean i'm lying?
i'm having a LOT of trouble finding a job with this resume.
anybody got any insights as to what i'm doing wrong?
could use advice?
07:02 UTC
Resume Review
I will be graduating in few days. Looking for entry-level or mid-level SWE, SDE or Full Stack Developer Jobs. Any Advice is appreciated
05:35 UTC
Should I include "side hustles" / ACTIVE personal businesses in my resume?
I've started searching for software development internships recently and am updating my resume. However, I'm stumped as to whether I should include my personal "business," which I intend to continue to run.
I have a side software "business" I've been running over the past six years, including open-source and paid projects. I'm putting business in quotes as it's eight personal projects, but they're all under this informal, unregistered brand. It's been relatively successful and profitable, and it has undoubtedly helped me gain a lot of experience with development, customer interaction, communication, UI/UX, etc., so I would like to have it on my resume. It's not super profitable or demanding; it's just a fun side hustle/hobby.
My concern with putting something like this as my latest experience (since this thing is still ongoing, and I plan on running it on the side in the long term) is that it would hurt my chances of getting internships because employers might assume that I am currently employed at another job. Even if they understand that it's just a side hustle/hobby, I'm worried they might think I am too dedicated to this "business" and will not be able to fulfill my duties at their company.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Should I exclude it completely? If so, that would really hurt my application, as I've gained a great deal of development experience (amongst other skills) through this. If not, how should I frame/word this experience on my resume?
Thank you.
05:30 UTC
Need Help With My Resume!
The bottom portion is because I have been applying for legal jobs in the sports industry. I don't really know what else to put for applying to other jobs in different industries. I've been applying to jobs that use a law background at Navy Federal specifically. I've been getting a few interviews but not nearly as many as I would've thought I would be getting. Any help with the resume is much appreciated!
04:13 UTC
Should I include my ABD status even though I never finished (and don't plan on finishing my Phd?)
Hello!
I am All But Dissertated in English (Composition). I quit my program due to health reasons, but I finished and defended my comp exams. I'm looking to get back into the job market (not academic) and I'm wondering if I should leave off the ABD or include it.
It's one of those moments where I want to add it because I do have experience in doctoral classwork and comp exams, I just didn't finish the dissertation. However, do recruiters just want to see completed degrees?
Thanks for the help.
03:47 UTC
Please review my resume
I'm gonna be a sophomore in CS and am looking for robotics internships. Any feedback would be appreciated!
03:43 UTC
Rate My Resume Please ! (Entry Level Data Scientist / Analyst)
Hey everybody,
I would really appreciate it if you rate my resume and point out the weak spots.
I am looking for an entry position as a data scientist or analyst.
Thanks. :*
03:24 UTC
Rate My Resume Please ! (Entry Level Data Scientist / Analyst)
Hey everybody,
I would really appreciate it if you rate my resume and point out the weak spots.
I am looking for an entry position as a data scientist or analyst.
Thanks. :*
02:55 UTC
IT/Cyber Student Resume Feedback for Helpdesk Positions
I did decide to change my major after transferring from Bachelor of Applied Science to a Cyber Security Engineering degree but I can't declare it until 2025 Spring but I am taking classes in that major right now. Hardest part for me is presenting my skills without over qualifying myself. I've done Metaplsoit labs like exploiting vulnerable Window and Linux systems, nmap scanning, SSH hacking, some Wireshark labs. took a Intro to Java Class in Community College. Took Linux and windows classes in my associates degree but I'm not an expert and I feel like I'd be lying if I put some stuff on there. Also I'm not sure how to properly present projects on a resume. Even took a digital forensic class in my last semester where I had labs imaging hard drives using FTK Imager and looking for suspicious deleted information.
02:16 UTC
Resume review, anything helps
Review my resume, tell me your thoughts, pretty could at resumes and just experimenting with how I want it to come across, any hr experience or mortgage industry experts chiming in would be great.
01:04 UTC
Where would you put publications on your resume?
Specifically, a research paper. Would it be appropriate to simply create a small section or should I put it under “Education” since I wrote and published it with a professor as a grad student?
00:35 UTC
I updated my resume. I've only gotten a couple interviews with no luck. I could use some help.
I've been applying on LinkedIn, Indeed, WellFound, and on company specific job postings for the last two months. I've only had two or three interviews, and one was with an AI.
Initially I was applying for senior full stack developer roles, but I have transitioned to looking for junior/mid level roles. I've also been applying to front-end, backend, and entry level mobile app development (with React Native, not native). I've been programming since I was 12, and working at startups since 2018 (with a two year break) so I think I could qualify for mid level, but I don't want to sound too ego or proud.
I know the job market is pretty bad for my field, but I don't have much connections to get a foot in the door.
Considering most of my experience has been at startups I started to apply to mainly startups in hope they like that experience. I'm not sure if more established and corporate companies want that.
I started university in 2019, and just finished in April 2024. I decided to remove the graduation date since I have more experience than a new grad and I don't want that to overshadow my profession experience and knowledge. This is the reason for a gap between 2019 and 2021 because I was being accustomed to university life, and I was juggling esports, student government, classes, and working at an on-campus job (which is unrelated to my field so I removed it from my resume).
23:55 UTC
How to Include a Recurring Summer Job on My Resume While in College?
I’m currently a college student studying mechanical engineer and each summer I return to the same job as a host that I started before college. I'm not sure how to properly include this on my resume since it's not a continuous position, but rather a seasonal one.
I've worked there every summer, and I'm planning to continue doing so until I find a job that suits what I’m studying. Should I list it as one continuous job or break it up by each summer? Also, how should I indicate that it's a recurring position and not just a one-time summer job?
I also have campus jobs, like working at the lab and work at a restaurant off campus as well. That I also need help with formatting into my resume.
Any advice on formatting or phrasing would be greatly appreciated!
22:28 UTC
New Grad Nurse Seeking Resume Help
I am newly graduated nurse having difficulty landing a job. I feel like I am a well-rounded candidate, but I have been declined from over 30 jobs and have only had one interview. I'm mostly sure that it is actually related to hospital hiring freezes, but want to make sure it is not actually a resume issue. Any help is appreciated!
21:43 UTC