| Publisher | TechRepublic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 53.0KB PDF | Date added | 20 Sep 2005 |
| Topics | Career Development | ||
| Downloads | 160 | ||
The resume of the experienced IT professional needs to emphasize technical accomplishments and successful projects. These tips will help you build a targeted resume that attracts the type of offers you're looking for.
Building a resume that will help you land a higher-level IT job is quite different from building the average resume to land an entry-level IT job. This list of suggestions is geared specifically to producing a resume that's designed to showcase those aspects of your experience and accomplishments that will portray you as a candidate for an upper-level spot. For example:
- Don't list certification exams--or at least minimize the impact of this list. The average IT pro might want to list exams passed to build up a resume, but it marginalizes the real-world experience and accomplishments of a veteran IT pro.
- Include examples of work, if possible. For instance, maybe you've written articles for an online magazine or built an e-commerce site. Include links to pertinent examples so potential clients/employers can see firsthand what you do.
- Seek advice from managers. Recruiters, agents, brokers, and human resource personnel are all different from managers. Managers want to see results, and they usually know how to spot a weak candidate. Run your resume by some managers you know and have them critique it for you.
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